UC benefit transfer

jessiica9518
jessiica9518 Community member Posts: 7 Listener
Hi my UC benefit transfer is ending soon once its payed back are you able to have it again or ??
Kind regards 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    edited July 2023
    I'm sorry but i don't know what you mean by "UC benefit transfer" do you mean the advance payment?
  • jessiica9518
    jessiica9518 Community member Posts: 7 Listener
    When I went on to UC I was able to have money while I waited for the claim to start 
  • Ray212
    Ray212 Community member Posts: 468 Empowering
    No its a one off
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    That would be the new claim advance, which as Ray correctly advises, you can't apply for another after you receive your first payment.

    There's a budgeting advance available but whether you're entitled will depend on your circumstances.
    you’ll need to have claimed one of these benefits for 6 months or more:
    • Universal Credit
    • means-tested Jobseeker's Allowance,
    • means-tested Employment and Support Allowance
    • Income Support
    • Pension Credit

    You'll also need to have earned less than £2,600 in the 6 months before your application. This figure is £3,600 if you live with a partner.