{"id":97899,"date":"2023-09-18T18:37:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turbocelebrity.com\/?p=97899"},"modified":"2023-09-18T18:37:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:37:53","slug":"exact-date-when-millions-will-get-up-to-600-payment-direct-to-bank-account-over-winter-are-you-eligible-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turbocelebrity.com\/lifestyle\/exact-date-when-millions-will-get-up-to-600-payment-direct-to-bank-account-over-winter-are-you-eligible-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Exact date when millions will get up to \u00a3600 payment direct to bank account over winter – are you eligible? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

MILLIONS of households are eligible for a \u00a3600 payment direct to their bank accounts this winter.<\/p>\n

Those who qualify for the\u00a0winter fuel payment\u00a0will automatically become eligible for a \u00a3300 top-up.<\/p>\n

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It is separate from the\u00a0\u00a3900 cost of living payment\u00a0for those on\u00a0Universal Credit\u00a0and other legacy\u00a0benefits.<\/p>\n

The winter fuel payment is usually worth between \u00a3100 and \u00a3300 for those over\u00a0state pension\u00a0age.<\/p>\n

But payments are being boosted by a further \u00a3300 through the "pensioner cost of living" payment.<\/p>\n

The cash boost is set to be distributed with the usual Winter Fuel Payments from November 1.<\/p>\n

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Most people are paid in November and December but if you have not received it by January 26, 2024 you'll need to contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.<\/p>\n

You can do this by calling 0800 731 0160.<\/p>\n

But to secure the cash, some households will need to apply for the support.<\/p>\n

Postal applications opened today and applications by phone will open from October 4.<\/p>\n

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Who is eligible for the additional \u00a3300 this winter?<\/h2>\n

To qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment and\u00a0Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, the following must apply:<\/p>\n