Sign in to your Universal Credit account - report a change, add a note to your journal, see your payments and do other tasks

Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.

• Updated: 3 August 2022

Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.

• What Universal Credit is

  Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid…

• Eligibility

  You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need…

• What you'll get

  How much Universal Credit you get depends on: your standard allowance any…

• How your earnings affect your payments

  If you or your partner are employed, how much Universal Credit you get…

• How you're paid

  Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building…

• How to claim

  You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account.…

• Get an advance on your first payment

  If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs while you wait for…

• Your responsibilities

  You’ll make an agreement called a ‘Claimant Commitment’ with your work…

• Report a change of circumstances

  You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…

• Other financial support

  If you’re in financial difficulties, you can get help and advice from the…

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• Updated: 25 November 2021

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