But, like Christmas, these individuals can expect an earlier payment, with the sum due to arrive on December 31. This means many pensioners will be entering 2021 with the security of their

state pension payment, and no worries about waiting any longer to receive the sum. When pensioners can check to see if they can access their payment, however, is likely to differ. Some banks

deposit the all-important sum into an individual’s account at approximately 11.30pm to allow withdrawal of funds just before midnight on payday. But some will release later, at midnight,

2am, or even sometimes later at 6am.