Universal credit

Receiving payments

You will receive your Universal Credit payments monthly in arrears into your bank account.

When you receive Universal Credit, you will need to think more carefully about how you will budget your money.

In the past you would have probably received one payment for your rent (your housing benefit) and a separate payment for your living costs. As your Universal Credit will be paid monthly, you will need to pay all your bills, including your rent, from this payment.

You can use a budgeting calculator to help you manage your money.

Get in touch about benefits

The quickest way to contact us is by using our online forms which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need to speak to us give us a call during office hours and talk to our benefits team who will be happy to help.