State Pension Payment Date Changes for Millions Next Week
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned that bank holidays will change payment timings for many State Pension recipients. The adjustments are linked to the Easter bank holiday weekend. Affected claimants will see payments arrive earlier in April.
Who will be paid early
Whether a claimant is affected depends on the last two digits of their National Insurance number. Two groups normally receiving payments on Mondays or Fridays will have their April sums moved.
| NI number ending | Usual payment day |
|---|---|
| 00–19 | Monday |
| 20–39 | Tuesday |
| 40–59 | Wednesday |
| 60–79 | Thursday |
| 80–99 | Friday |
Those with endings 00–19 and 80–99 will receive April payments on Thursday, April 2. This is the closest working day before Good Friday and Easter Monday. Other recipients should receive payments on their normal midweek days.
Timing and amounts
The DWP will pay affected pensioners before the long weekend. Payments of up to £921 will be deposited into accounts ahead of the bank holidays.
State Pension payments are made on a four-weekly cycle in most cases. The early deposits will still use the current pension rates, not the new rates due from the tax year change.
Upcoming uprating and what it means
The State Pension is due to rise by 4.8% when the new tax year begins on April 6. The full new State Pension currently stands at £230.25 per week.
- Full new State Pension: about £575 extra per year after the increase.
- Full basic State Pension: about £439 extra per year after the increase.
Because the uprating date coincides with a bank holiday, the higher amounts will not appear immediately in the early April payment. Claimants will see the new rates reflected in subsequent payments.
What recipients should do
There is no action required by pensioners. The DWP will make payments into existing bank, building society, or credit union accounts.
Pensioners who rely on monthly budgeting should note the earlier payment. The change may extend the gap until the following payment.
Official guidance
The DWP advises that if a normal payment date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, payments are usually made on the preceding working day. Payment days are set when a claim is made and are based on an individual’s National Insurance number.
Filmogaz.com coverage of State Pension Payment Date Changes for Millions Next Week aims to help readers plan for the altered schedule. Those with questions should contact DWP customer services or check official guidance online.
