Early UC payment

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MadCow1
MadCow1 Online Community Member Posts: 438 Empowering
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi,

I get my UC paid on 3rd of the month,but today it came into my account. Is it normal to be paid early when it's not a bank holiday? I have only been on UC since May.

Can someone please tell me if this is normal?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    DWP do not pay any benefits on the weekend. It is very likely your bank released the funds today instead of Monday. Some banks do that but not all, I know mine doesn’t do that anymore but they used to. 
  • MadCow1
    MadCow1 Online Community Member Posts: 438 Empowering
    Hi @poppy123456,

    Thanks for your reply &  possible explanation of my early payment, it's very much appreciated. 👍
  • life
    life Online Community Member Posts: 526 Empowering
    @MadCow1 yes this has happened a couple of times with me on UC. Normal.
  • MadCow1
    MadCow1 Online Community Member Posts: 438 Empowering
    Hi @life,

    Thanks for your reply, much appreciated. 👍
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    No worries. I wouldn't say it's normal because not every bank does this, mine doesn't and neither does my elder daighters.
  • life
    life Online Community Member Posts: 526 Empowering
    You're welcome @MadCow1

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