June DWP State Pension Payment Dates for Recipients with These Two-Digit Codes
UK pensioners received a financial uplift in April 2024 after the government increased State Pension payments by 4.1%, following the triple lock guarantee. This adjustment aims to help retirees manage the rising cost of living more effectively.
New Weekly State Pension Rates
As of the new financial year that began in April:
- The full basic State Pension has risen to £176.45 per week.
- The full new State Pension now stands at £230.25 per week.
According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), this increase translates to:
- An additional £360 annually for recipients of the full basic State Pension.
- An extra £470 annually for those receiving the full new State Pension.
Why May Payments Were Affected
Although the rate increase started in April, some pensioners only experienced a full month at the new rate in May, as April payments may have been partially based on older rates.
Moreover, two bank holidays in May led to early disbursements of pension payments. This created minor confusion in the payment schedule.
However, for June, pensioners can expect regular disbursement dates since no bank holidays are scheduled.
How State Pension Payment Dates Are Determined
State Pension is paid every four weeks. When claiming, retirees select their preferred payment start date. The regular payment day is then determined by the last two digits of a person’s National Insurance number:
| NI Number Ending | Payment Day |
|---|---|
| 00 to 19 | Monday |
| 20 to 39 | Tuesday |
| 40 to 59 | Wednesday |
| 60 to 79 | Thursday |
| 80 to 99 | Friday |
For example, someone whose National Insurance number ends in 42 would receive their pension every Wednesday. The exact date in the month depends on when their first payment was scheduled.
What the DWP Says About Payment Timing
The DWP clarifies that the first pension payment is issued within five weeks of the selected start date. After that, payments are consistently made every four weeks.
Additionally:
- A partial payment might be made before the first full one.
- A confirmation letter will explain how much to expect and when.
- Payments may be rescheduled earlier if they fall on a bank holiday.
The 2024-2025 State Pension increase offers meaningful relief for pensioners, aligning with the triple lock system to help ease financial burdens.
While May saw slight irregularities due to bank holidays, June State Pension payments are expected to proceed normally.
Pensioners can plan ahead by checking the last two digits of their National Insurance number to confirm their payment day.
FAQs
Why didn’t I receive a full payment increase in April?
The April payment may have been partially based on older rates. Full benefit from the new rate usually begins with the first complete four-week cycle, which many saw in May.
How can I check which day I’ll receive my State Pension?
Your payment day is determined by the last two digits of your National Insurance number. For example, if it ends in 20–39, your payment day is Tuesday.
Will I be paid earlier if my payment day falls on a bank holiday?
Yes, if your regular State Pension payment day is a bank holiday, the DWP will pay you earlier than usual.
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