Winter Fuel Payment
How much you'll get
You should have got a letter in October or November telling you how much Winter Fuel Payment you’ll get, if you’re eligible.Ìý
If you do not get a letter but think you are eligible, check if you need to make a claim.
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp amount you get is based on when you were born and your circumstances between 16 and 22 September 2024. This is called the ‘qualifying weekâ€�.
Any money you get is tax-free and will not affect your other benefits.
If you live alone
You’ll get either:
- £200 if you were born between 23 September 1944 and 22 September 1958
- £300 if you were born before 23 September 1944
If you live with someone
If you and your partner jointly claim any of the benefits, one of you will get a payment of either:
- £200 if one or both of you were born between 23 September 1944 and 22 September 1958
- £300 if one or both of you were born before 23 September 1944
You’ll be paid into the bank account your benefits are usually paid into.
If you live in a care home
If you’re eligible you’ll get either:
- £200 if you were born between 23 September 1944 and 22 September 1958
- £300 if you were born before 23 September 1944