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The 2026\/27 Winter Fuel Payment is worth \u00a3100 to \u00a3300<\/strong>, depending on age, living arrangements and benefit status during the qualifying week of 21 to 27 September 2026. Most eligible people are paid automatically in November or December, but some must make a claim.<\/p>\n You generally meet the age test if you were born on or before 27 June 1960. Eligibility also depends on where you live and your circumstances during the qualifying week. This GOV.UK scheme primarily covers England and Wales; Scotland uses Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, while Northern Ireland has separate administration.<\/p>\n A person living alone may receive \u00a3200 if born between 28 September 1946 and 27 June 1960, or \u00a3300 if born before 28 September 1946. Where eligible people live together, individual amounts can be \u00a3100, \u00a3150 or \u00a3200 depending on ages and whether a relevant means-tested benefit is jointly claimed. Eligible care-home residents may receive \u00a3100 or \u00a3150.<\/p>\n You normally do not need to claim if you receive State Pension or one of the listed benefits, including Pension Credit, Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, PIP or Carer\u2019s Allowance. You may need to claim if you have never received Winter Fuel Payment or have deferred State Pension and do not receive another qualifying payment.<\/p>\n Claims for winter 2026\/27 open on 21 September 2026<\/strong>. The official claim form will be published when the window opens.<\/p>\n The payment may still be issued if your personal total annual income exceeds \u00a335,000, but HMRC will recover the full amount through PAYE or Self Assessment. A partner\u2019s income is not combined with yours for this individual threshold. People who expect a full recovery can opt out.<\/p>\n Eligible people should receive a letter in October or November confirming the amount and bank account. Most payments arrive in November or December. Contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre if no letter or payment has arrived by 27 January 2027.<\/p>\n No. \u00a3300 is the highest rate and normally applies to an eligible person born before 28 September 1946 in specified circumstances.<\/p>\n No. The payment itself does not reduce other benefits, though the separate tax charge applies above the income threshold.<\/p>\n Some limited EEA or Swiss cases may qualify, but residence, genuine-link and country exclusions apply. Check GOV.UK rather than assuming eligibility.<\/p>\n GOV.UK \u2014 Winter Fuel Payment<\/a><\/p>\n GOV.UK \u2014 check if you need to claim<\/a><\/p>\nAge and residence rules<\/h2>\n
How much will you receive?<\/h2>\n
Automatic payment or claim?<\/h2>\n
The \u00a335,000 income rule<\/h2>\n
Payment timetable<\/h2>\n
Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
Is \u00a3300 paid to every pensioner?<\/h3>\n
Does the payment reduce other benefits?<\/h3>\n
Can someone living abroad qualify?<\/h3>\n
Official information<\/h2>\n
Japanese version<\/h2>\n