Winter Fuel Payment
Opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment
You can no longer opt of the Winter Fuel Payment for 2026 to 2027.
You’ll be able to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment for 2027 to 2028 from 21 December 2026.
If you do not opt out and your total income is over £35,000, you’ll receive the Winter Fuel Payment but HMRC will take it back.
If you want to opt in again
You can opt in again by contacting the Winter Fuel Payment Centre. To get a payment for winter 2026 to 2027 you need to contact them before 31 March 2027.
Contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre
When you contact the payment centre, you’ll need to tell them your personal details like:
- your name
- your address
- your date of birth
- your National Insurance number
You can either call the helpline or send a letter by post.
Email enquiry form
Telephone: 0800 731 0160
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 731 0160
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Find out about call charges
Winter Fuel Payment Centre
Mail Handling Site A
Wolverhampton
WV98 1LR