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UNIVERSAL CREDIT (UC), STATE PENSION, PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT (PIP), CARER’S ALLOWANCE AND JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE (JSA) RECIPIENTS CAN ALL EXPECT TO BE PAID EARLY THIS MONTH 14:53, 21
May 2025 Millions of Brits on benefits have been warned they may be left skint as they are due to receive their payments three days early this month. The Department of Work and Pensions
(DWP) confirmed nine benefits – including Universal Credit (UC), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the State Pension – will be paid out on Friday May 23. The payments would normally be
sent on May 26 but it was brought forward because of the bank holiday. However, experts are warning the early payment could leave many Brits struggling before the next one lands. Fiona
Peake, personal finance expert at Ocean Finance, said recipients now have an extra three days to cover in their budget. She said: "Getting your money on Friday instead of the Monday
might feel like a win going into the long weekend, but it means you'll have three extra days to stretch it. That can throw your budget out, especially if you’re living week to week.
"It’s not always easy to hold back spending when your account's just been topped up but blowing through your benefit early could leave you short when it really matters. Most
benefits hit accounts in the early hours, but if yours hasn’t arrived by midday Friday, check your bank again before panicking." She added: "If nothing shows up, get on the phone.
Don’t wait until after the bank holiday when lines will be jammed. Contact Universal Credit, PIP or your relevant benefits line before 5pm Friday so there’s still time to get help. “Some
people get caught out by thinking they’ll always get their benefits early around a bank holiday. That’s not the case. If your next due date falls on a normal working day, your payment will
be back to its usual timing and if you’ve spent early, you might already be playing catch-up.” Fiona also suggested recipients should "freeze" their debit card on pay day. She
said: "Sounds extreme, but if you’ve got a habit of splurging as soon as money lands, hit pause. Most banking apps let you freeze your debit card instantly. It gives you a cooling-off
period before impulse buys.” The Full list of DWP benefits being paid on May 23 are below: * Universal Credit * State Pension * Personal Independence Payment (PIP) * Carer’s Allowance *
Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) * Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) * Income Support * Attendance Allowance * Pension Credit Article continues below _FOR THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS AND
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