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Benefit payments in October should be sent out on their normal expected payment dates(Image: GETTY)<\/p>\nPIP, Universal Credit and state pension payments are distributed to millions of claimants across the UKBenefit payments in October should be sent out on their normal expected payment dates(Image: GETTY)<\/p>\n
Details have been confirmed on benefit payment dates for October. Millions of claimants across the UK receive sums every month from the Department for Work and Pensions<\/a> (DWP) but certain issues can see payment dates change.<\/p>\n Yet households on benefits <\/a>and other DWP payments <\/a>this month should not face any disruption, with money due to be paid into accounts <\/a>on the usual day. Unless it falls on a weekend, in which case payments <\/a>are typically made on the nearest working day before the weekend.<\/p>\n Bank holidays can also impact benefit and state pension payments, but due to a lack of these in October, recipients should anticipate their payments as per usual. However, some benefit recipients will also receive additional support<\/a> at the end of this month as winter seasonal benefit schemes reopen.<\/p>\n Benefits that should be paid out as normal in October:<\/p>\n Universal creditState pensionPension creditChild benefitDisability living allowance (DLA)Personal independence payment (PIP)Attendance allowanceCarer\u2019s allowanceEmployment support allowance (ESA)Income supportJobseeker\u2019s allowance The exact day you receive your benefit payment usually depends on when you started receiving it. Some benefits like Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance and Pension Credit are paid out every four weeks from the first time you receive the payment whereas Universal Credit<\/a> payments are sent out on the same day every month.<\/p>\n Other benefits such as the State Pension and Maternity Allowance may offer recipients the choice to receive payments either monthly or weekly, particularly in the case of the state pension. The old state pension is paid every four weeks, with the specific day determined by your National Insurance number.<\/p>\n Basic state pension payment day based on the last two digits of your NI number:<\/p>\n 00 to 19: Monday20 to 39: Tuesday40 to 59: Wednesday60 to 79: Thursday80 to 99: Friday<\/p>\n More information on DWP<\/a> payment dates can be found on the Gov.uk website.<\/a> A handful of seasonal DWP benefits will begin being distributed at the end of October. These include the Warm Home Discount scheme, Cold Weather Payments and Winter Fuel Payments.<\/p>\n The Warm Home Discount<\/a> is a \u00a3150 reduction on your electricity bill, applied directly to your account by your supplier if you qualify. The money isn’t paid straight to recipients and should be automatic unless you’re on a low income in Scotland<\/a>, in which case you might need to contact your energy supplier to apply.<\/p>\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Person-checking-bills.jpg\")
Benefit payment dates can be affected by bank holidays and weekends(Image: GETTY)<\/p>\n![\"Piles](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759925113_13_0_Piles-of-cash.jpg\")
Some seasonal benefits will be starting in the coming weeks(Image: GETTY)<\/p>\n