State pensioners alerted to surprise April payments landing in bank accounts
Some state pensioners may spot surprise payments landing in their bank accounts over the next couple of weeks.
Some state pensioners may spot surprise payments landing in their bank accounts over the next couple of weeks. The Easter bank holidays will create some disruption around payment dates. The DWP doesn't send out cash on bank holidays - and the Easter weekend means there will be two, Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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: Keir Starmer announces new cost-of-living payments Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp This will mean money landing in bank accounts at unusual times for some people. Pensioners whose usual payment dates fall on Good Friday (Friday, April
- or Easter Monday (Monday, April
- will get their money on a different day. This will most likely be Thursday, April 2.
The DWP normally shifts payments forward to the nearest working day when there are bank holidays.
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: The rude road near Birmingham where mansions cost £700,000 Get our best money saving tips and hacks by signing up This will also apply to people who claim DWP benefits. Households with payment due outside of the bank holidays will not be affected. They should receive their money as usual without any disruption.
But people who are receiving payments are reminded they will need to make cash last longer, so it's important they budget for important payments during the month.
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