Universal Credit payments
Did You Know?
You
will usually get your first payment one month and seven days after you make your
first claim.
Universal
Credit is paid differently to current benefits:
- It will be paid monthly into a bank account of your choice
- If you get help with your rent, this will be included in your monthly payment – you’ll then pay your landlord directly
- If you live with your partner and you are both eligible, you will get one monthly joint payment
- You’ll usually get your first payment one month and seven days after you make your claim.
