DWP to Send £921 Early to UK Pensioners Before Easter – Check If Your Code Qualifies

As Easter 2025 approaches, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that eligible state pensioners will receive an early payment of up to £921 due to the disruption caused by the bank holidays. The early payment will affect thousands of retirees across the UK whose usual pension payday coincides with the long Easter weekend.

Why Are Payments Being Made Early?

The early payments are a result of the upcoming Easter bank holidays, which fall on Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21). On these days, most banks and government offices will be closed, which could lead to delays in disbursing regular benefits.

To ensure pensioners are not left waiting for their essential payments, the DWP will advance eligible payments to Thursday, April 17, 2025.

This proactive move by the DWP helps provide financial security for retirees as they head into the holiday weekend.

Who Qualifies for the Early £921 Payment?

Whether or not you receive your state pension early depends on the last two digits of your National Insurance (NI) number, which determine your usual payment day:

• 00–19: Paid on Monday
• 20–39: Paid on Tuesday
• 40–59: Paid on Wednesday
• 60–79: Paid on Thursday
• 80–99: Paid on Friday

If your NI number ends in 00–19 or 80–99, and you normally receive your pension on a Monday or Friday, you will receive your payment early—on Thursday, April 17.

No action is required by pensioners. The payment will be made automatically to the usual bank, building society, or credit union account.

For details on how payment dates are determined, visit the official UK government pension payment schedule.

What’s the Amount?

From April 7, 2025, the State Pension has increased by 4.1%, in line with the triple lock guarantee, which ensures pensions rise by the highest of wage growth, inflation, or 2.5%.

Here are the updated amounts:

• Full New State Pension: £230.25 per week → £921 every four weeks
• Full Basic State Pension: £176.45 per week → £705.80 every four weeks

These updated rates mean that some pensioners will receive up to £921 in their early April payment.

Easter 2025 DWP Payment Adjustments

The DWP has a long-standing policy of moving payment dates forward when bank holidays fall on standard paydays. This is especially relevant for public holidays such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter.

By moving the payment forward to Thursday, the DWP ensures there is no disruption to cash flow for pensioners who rely on these payments to cover essential expenses like rent, bills, and food.

Important Notes

• This early payment only applies to State Pension recipients due to be paid on April 18 (Friday) or April 21 (Monday).
• It does not impact other benefit payments unless they also fall on these bank holidays.
• Pensioners should still receive the same amount, just a few days earlier.
• No change will occur for those whose payment days fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

What Should Pensioners Do?

Nothing! The DWP has made it clear that no application or request is needed. If your NI number falls within the range and your payday is affected by the Easter holidays, the payment will be sent out early automatically.

However, pensioners are encouraged to check their bank accounts on April 17 to confirm the early deposit.

If your payment is not received as expected, the DWP advises waiting at least three business days before contacting them.

Conclusion

This early payment initiative reflects the DWP’s commitment to ensuring financial stability for pensioners during public holidays. If you’re a State Pension recipient and your NI number ends in 00–19 or 80–99, look out for the £921 payment arriving early on April 17, 2025.

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