What are Winter Fuel Payments?

A quick guide to Winter Fuel Payments, who can get them, how much they are, and when they’re paid.

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00:00Winter fuel payments are a tax-free benefit to help older people with the cost of heating

00:04during the colder months. If you were born before a set date, usually meaning your over state pension

00:10age, you may qualify. The payment is made automatically if you already get the state

00:16pension or certain other benefits and the amount you receive depends on your age and who you live

00:21with. For most people it's between £100 and £300 paid straight into your bank account,

00:27usually in November or December. You don't have to spend on fuel specifically, it's there to help

00:33with extra winter costs. If you think you're eligible but don't receive it automatically,

00:38you can make a claim. Winter fuel payments are designed to give a bit of extra support when

00:43keeping warm matters most.