Cash will be landing in bank accounts on Friday, May 2
Some state pensioners are being reminded they will receive early payments on Friday, May 2.
Certain people will wake up to see the unusual payments landing into their bank accounts.
The reason for the change is the early May bank holiday.
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The DWP does not generally process payments on bank holidays, and will instead send out money earlier.
Those who are due to get their next payment on Monday, May 5 can instead expect to receive it on Friday, May 2 – the nearest working day before.
This could include Brits who get the state pension as well as DWP benefits like Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Employment and Support Allowance.
It comes ahead of another bank holiday towards the end of May when the same thing will happen again.
Households whose payments are not due to fall on Monday will not be affected, and will get their cash on the normal days.
The DWP said: “Benefits are usually paid straight into your bank, building society or credit union account.
“If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday you’ll usually be paid on the working day before.”
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Money is paid earlier to ensure households can cover any bills and other purchases.
Claimants may need to make their money last a bit longer if it arrives early, so should keep that in mind.
