Dwp warn millions to get pip, uc and pension early – but could be left skint

UNIVERSAL CREDIT (UC), STATE PENSION, PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT (PIP), CARER’S ALLOWANCE AND JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE (JSA) RECIPIENTS CAN ALL EXPECT TO BE PAID EARLY THIS MONTH 14:53, 21

May 2025 Millions of Brits on benefits have been warned they may be left skint as they are due to receive their payments three days early this month. The Department of Work and Pensions

(DWP) confirmed nine benefits – including Universal Credit (UC), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the State Pension – will be paid out on Friday May 23. The payments would normally be

sent on May 26 but it was brought forward because of the bank holiday. However, experts are warning the early payment could leave many Brits struggling before the next one lands. Fiona

Peake, personal finance expert at Ocean Finance, said recipients now have an extra three days to cover in their budget. She said: "Getting your money on Friday instead of the Monday

might feel like a win going into the long weekend, but it means you'll have three extra days to stretch it. That can throw your budget out, especially if you’re living week to week.

"It’s not always easy to hold back spending when your account's just been topped up but blowing through your benefit early could leave you short when it really matters. Most

benefits hit accounts in the early hours, but if yours hasn’t arrived by midday Friday, check your bank again before panicking." Article continues below She added: "If nothing

shows up, get on the phone. Don’t wait until after the bank holiday when lines will be jammed. Contact Universal Credit, PIP or your relevant benefits line before 5pm Friday so there’s still

time to get help. “Some people get caught out by thinking they’ll always get their benefits early around a bank holiday. That’s not the case. If your next due date falls on a normal working

day, your payment will be back to its usual timing and if you’ve spent early, you might already be playing catch-up.” Fiona also suggested recipients should "freeze" their debit

card on pay day. She said: "Sounds extreme, but if you’ve got a habit of splurging as soon as money lands, hit pause. Most banking apps let you freeze your debit card instantly. It

gives you a cooling-off period before impulse buys.” The Full list of DWP benefits being paid on May 23 are below: * Universal Credit * State Pension * Personal Independence Payment (PIP) *

Carer’s Allowance * Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) * Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) * Income Support * Attendance Allowance * Pension Credit Article continues below _FOR THE LATEST

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