PIP Paid early??

Luchia
Luchia Online Community Member Posts: 622 Empowering

Hey everyone

My PIP is usually due on a Friday and my next payment was due Friday 2nd of January which isn't a bank holiday, For some odd reason my PIP was paid into my bank today and I was curious as to why?

I've tried calling the helpline but the queue time is pretty insane.

I know if the payment falls on a bank holiday they pay it early but mine wasn't due on a bank holiday.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

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  • onmylonesome
    onmylonesome Online Community Member Posts: 333 Empowering

    Probably because nobody in the office tomorrow to press a button to send it to your account.

  • onmylonesome
    onmylonesome Online Community Member Posts: 333 Empowering

    I receive my UC payment on the 29th but this time it went in on xmas day!

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 5,516 Championing

    2nd of January is a Bank Holiday in Scotland. It's possible that all UK benefits count that as a bank holiday for payment purposes. I certainly wouldn't be worrying about why this payment has arrived a couple of days early at this time of year.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,987 Championing
    edited December 2025

    If you are in Scotland Friday is a Bank Holiday.

  • Luchia
    Luchia Online Community Member Posts: 622 Empowering