The UK Christmas Bonus 2025 is a one-time, £10 tax-free payment provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to eligible benefit recipients during the festive season. It’s meant to offer a little extra support during a costly time—no application needed.
Payment Timing
The bonus is paid automatically in the first full week of December, typically between 1st and 5th December. In 2025, you can expect your £10 Christmas Bonus to arrive during that period.
Who Is Eligible?
You qualify if you’re ordinarily resident in the UK, including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Gibraltar, and you receive any one of the listed qualifying benefits in that first week of December.
Qualifying benefits include (but are not limited to):
- Adult Disability Payment
- Carer’s Allowance
- Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- State Pension
- Pension Credit
- War Widow’s or Widower’s Pension
- Widowed Parent’s Allowance
- Incapacity Benefit, and others.
If you’re married or in a civil partnership and both partners qualify, each receives £10, meaning a £20 total for the couple—provided both meet eligibility in that week.
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Payment Amount | £10 (tax-free, one-off) |
| Payment Timing | First full week of December (generally 1–5 December 2025) |
| Eligibility | Must be receiving one of the qualifying benefits in that week |
| Residence Requirement | UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Gibraltar |
| Application Required? | No—paid automatically |
| Couples’ Entitlement | £10 each if both qualify (total £20) |
| Bank Statement Code | Shown as “DWP XB” |
Additional Payment Context & Related Support
- The bonus ** hasn’t increased since its introduction in 1972**; adjusted for inflation, it would be worth around £119 today.
- If you don’t receive the bonus by early January, contact Jobcentre Plus or The Pension Service.
- Other financial supports available before year-end include:
- Cold Weather Payments (£25 per 7-day freezing period)
- Winter Fuel Payment (up to £300 for eligible older adults)
- Household Support Fund (varies by region).
While modest, the £10 UK Christmas Bonus 2025 offers a simple, automatic boost to those receiving long-term benefits during the festive season.
It’s usually credited between 1st and 5th December, requiring no action from you—just ensure you’re receiving at least one of the specified benefits during the qualifying week. If you’re eligible and don’t see that festive extra in your account, act promptly by contacting the relevant service.
And remember, additional support may be available through other programs—so it’s always worth checking what’s out there to help your winter budget.
FAQs
No application is needed—you will receive it automatically if you’re eligible during the first full week of December.
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