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ESA Which day you get your payment ?

Marie123
Marie123 Community member Posts: 18 Connected
I read on another forum that the day you get your payment depends on the last two digits of your NI number . I don't think this is correct .Mine are 54 which would mean  I got payment on Thursdays but last time I claimed ESA my payments were Tuesday. Does anyone know if there is a system or is it nonsense ?

Comments

  • wilko
    wilko Community member Posts: 2,458 Disability Gamechanger
    You where informed in your award letter the amount and day and the regularity of the payments. Mostly fortnightly.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,320 Disability Gamechanger
    edited February 2019
    ESA is paid fortnightly in arrears and you're partly correct that your payment day was/is determined by the last 2 numbers of your NI number. However, if yours is 54 then it could be Wednesday. Mine is 56 and it's also Wednesday. This was the case when you claimed 5 years or more ago, whether they do the same now i have no idea.

    00 to 19 Monday
    20 to 39 Tuesday
    40 to 59 Wednesday
    60 to 79 Thursday
    80 to 99 Friday

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • Marie123
    Marie123 Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    Thanks all for the comments. I will let you know. If I ever  get a payment . ?
  • Marie123
    Marie123 Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    Wilko I will also let you know if I am ever important enough to them to even receive an award letter ?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,320 Disability Gamechanger
    When first applying it can take 3-4 weeks to receive your first payment.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • Marie123
    Marie123 Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    Sorry to be such a pain but I'm cold, hungry and feeling hopeless because I'm  helpless in this stupid system? 
  • Marie123
    Marie123 Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    When I get to the other side. I will demand justice and fair play for all. ?
  • Marie123
    Marie123 Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    Got my first payment today..It's only one weeks worth. Confused I will wait for the letter to come and try to figure it out. Thanks fir the help and advice all . ?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,320 Disability Gamechanger
    It will depend when you first claimed it. You lose the first 7 days of your claim because these are called "waiting days" ESA is paid 2 weeks in arrears.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • Marie123
    Marie123 Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    My claim is from 24th January so that would mean nothing due until the 31st so still can't figure why I got one weeks worth today or when my next one will be. Hopefully the letter will explain. Wont get that till Monday or Tuesday. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,320 Disability Gamechanger
    £73.10 per week is assessment rate, is that what you received or slightly more? It will depend on when your payment day is as to how it's been worked out.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • Benistmonk
    Benistmonk Community member Posts: 343 Pioneering
    Is that the payment they keep saying we are entitled to, and at the same time saying we are not entitled to it. I have no idea what day it is paid any more.
  • Marie123
    Marie123 Community member Posts: 18 Connected
    It was £73.10

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