Millions of pensioners<\/strong> across the UK are being advised to check their bank statements<\/strong> for a specific six-digit code<\/strong> linked to a government payment<\/strong>. This financial support, issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)<\/strong>, could make a significant difference this winter. However, not everyone will receive it automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pensioners across the UK are being advised to check their bank statements for a specific six-digit code that confirms their receipt of a \u00a3300 Winter Fuel Payment<\/strong> from the Department for Work and Pensions <\/strong>(DWP). This payment is part of a government initiative to support older people with energy costs<\/strong> during the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Winter Fuel Payment<\/strong> is available to pensioners in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland<\/strong> who were born before September 23, 1958<\/strong>, and meet certain eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Previously, this payment was available to all individuals aged 66 and over<\/strong>, but recent policy changes now restrict eligibility<\/strong> to pensioners receiving Pension Credit<\/strong> or other means-tested benefits<\/a><\/strong>. The following table outlines the benefits that qualify pensioners for this payment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To qualify for the payment in winter 2024\u20132025<\/strong>, pensioners must have been receiving one of these benefits during the qualifying week from September 16 to 22, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pensioners should check their bank statements<\/strong> to ensure they have received their Winter Fuel Payment<\/strong>. Payments are usually issued automatically in November or December<\/strong>, and all eligible individuals should receive it by January 29, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To confirm that the payment has been received, pensioners should look for the following on their bank statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the payment is missing, pensioners should check any letters from the DWP<\/strong>, which inform them of how much they will receive and where the money will be deposited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a pensioner believes they should have received the Winter Fuel Payment<\/strong> but does not see it in their bank account by January 29, 2025<\/strong>, they should take the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n