UK Households to Get £75 Direct Bank Payment as Early Christmas Present

A few weeks before Christmas, households in the West Midlands will receive a payment of £75 direct to their bank account. In mid-December, Walsall Council announced that households benefiting from a Council Tax reduction on December 1, 2024, would receive automatic payments. Households will benefit greatly given the cost of living crisis.

Extended Eligibility for £75 Households Support Fund Payments

The local government claims that other citizens are also eligible for these payments. The £75 paid represents part of the £421 million Government Household Support Fund (HSF), which has been distributed to local governments to help low-income citizens.

The HSF funding was extended until April of the following year. According to Walsall Council, CTR recipients are not required to do anything to get the £75.

Households will automatically receive a direct payment of £75 per child. A spokesperson declared,”Direct payments will be issued in mid-December 2024.

“We’ll pay this straight into your bank account. You don't need to contact us unless your bank details have changed since your last payment.”

Eligibility for Additional Households Support Fund Payments

Although residents who meet specific conditions can also benefit from these payments. The council's website states that anyone can use them:

• Aged 16 or over and living in Walsall
• You are experiencing financial difficulties. Your application will not be considered unless you enclose bank statements for all your accounts.
• Responsible for paying your rent, mortgage, and all utility bills for the property you occupy.
• For which total household capital is less than £6,000.
• Who is an individual applicant? Your total household income must be less than £25,000 gross. Salary slips must be uploaded to support your application.
• Who apply jointly: You must earn less than £30,000 gross as a household. Salary slips must be uploaded to support your application.