gap between ctc stopping and uc starting

haras321
haras321 Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi

Just moving from esa and ctc to uc. ctc last payment was 20 sept but first uc payment not until the 8th oct. how do you pay your bills? I have a choice of paying the mortgage or buying food.

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community Member Posts: 6,436 Championing

    Hi,

    You can apply for an advance payment through UC if you really need it. Though it does need to paid back when UC starts so the first UC payments will be lower than expected.

    It may be better to use a credit card or borrow from a friend or relative instead if possible.

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