Everyone on these benefits getting DWP one-off bonus payment

Millions of households are in line for one-off bonus payments before the end of the year. The DWP has confirmed the cash boost for people who get a range of benefits. It's known as the DWP Christmas Bonus. READ MORE: State pensioners born before 1960 urged to come forward for £1,574 boost READ MORE: Andy Burnham bonus for state pensioners on top of Winter Fuel Payment It's an extra payment on top of usual benefits or the state pension and handed out in the run-up to Christmas. The aim is to provide a small financial boost to help low-income households managed extra costs over the busy festive season. Qualifying benefits include PIP, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance. The Christmas Bonus is worth an extra £10 and issued in addition to usual payments. Let Google know you want West Midlands news by setting us as a preferred source The cash arrives in bank accounts during December. A range of other benefits also make people eligible including Carer's Allowance and Pension Credit. But households who get Universal Credit and no other benefits won't get the money. Critics say the Christmas Bonus is too low and essentially worthless. But it can still provide a small financial boost for some of the worst-off families. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp The DWP says: "The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment made before Christmas, paid to people who get certain benefits in the qualifying week. This is normally the first full week of December. "You do not need to claim - you should get paid automatically. "All benefits, pensions and allowances are normally paid into an account, such as your bank account. It may show up as ‘DWP XB’ on your bank statement."