Backdated money from 2016

julesluk65
julesluk65 Online Community Member Posts: 30 Connected
edited September 2023 in Benefits and income
i have just had a phone call from dwp teling me im owed money backdated to 2016 and that it would be in my bank with 3 to 5 working days,  so can i expext that next week?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    It depends when the money was paid, it takes 3-5 working days so as you were advised, you should receive it by the end of the week. If you want to know exactly when yo expect it then you can ring the department that owes you the money and ask them.
  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,717 Championing
    Hi @julesluk65, that's really happy to hear you finally got what you were owed. As Poppy says you should receive it by the end of next week at the very latest. Glad we could answer your question so quickly, if you've any other questions we're here to support
  • julesluk65
    julesluk65 Online Community Member Posts: 30 Connected
    @Jimm_Scope @jimm i got the phone call last friday the 1st sept and was told it would be 3 to 5 working days so will i get it this week do you think? 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Should be by the end of the week yes.