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Christmas Bonus (UK)

Paid by Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

What this pays

The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.

Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.

The 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.

The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.

The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment made before Christmas, paid to people who get certain benefits in the qualifying week.

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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.gov.uk

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