Winter Fuel Payment
When you'll get paid
Most payments are made automatically in November or December.
You should have got a letter telling you:
- how much you鈥檒l get
- which bank account it will be paid into - this is usually the same account as your Pension Credit or other benefits
If you did not get a letter
If you did not get a letter and the money has not been paid into your account, contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.
If you鈥檙e waiting for a Pension Credit decision
You鈥檒l get the Winter Fuel Payment automatically when your claim for Pension Credit is approved.
If you鈥檝e applied for Pension Credit but have not received a decision yet, you do not need to contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.