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Pensioners will get extra cash.<\/p>\nExtra cash entering bank accounts during DecemberPensioners will get extra cash.<\/p>\n
Millions of pensioners are being told to look out for a second payment during December.<\/p>\n
The DWP<\/a> Christmas Bonus is paid in addition to the state pension.<\/p>\n It’s designed to provide a little extra help with costs over the busy festive period.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Keir Starmer confirms cost-of-living payments for six million households<\/a><\/p>\n Get our best money saving tips and hacks by signing up to our newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n The bonus is worth \u00a310 and should enter bank accounts during December before Christmas.<\/p>\n Money will arrive automatically so there’s no need for anyone to apply.<\/p>\n So pensioners should keep an eye on their bank statements so they know when they have received the extra payment.<\/p>\n Millions of retirees are also getting Winter Fuel Payments, worth up to \u00a3300.<\/p>\n These are being paid out during November and December, so this cash may have already arrived for many.<\/p>\n The \u00a310 Christmas Bonus aims to help more vulnerable groups, also including people with disabilities and health conditions.<\/p>\n Breaking news straight to your WhatsApp<\/p>\n BirminghamLive readers get the very latest breaking news through our WhatsApp community<\/a>.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click this link<\/a> and select ‘Join Chat’ and you are in.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like by selecting ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO JOIN<\/a><\/p>\n Those who get PIP, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance are eligible.<\/p>\n Campaigners have called for the bonus amount to be increased in order to make a real difference.<\/p>\n The Government says: “The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free \u00a310 payment made before Christmas<\/a>, paid to people who get certain benefits in the qualifying week.<\/p>\n “This is normally the first full week of December.<\/p>\n “You do not need to claim – you should get paid automatically.”<\/p>\n