DWP Confirms £450 Cost of Living Payment for June – Check If You’re Eligible This Time

Published On: June 26, 2025

The UK government has officially confirmed a new DWP £450 payment scheduled to be rolled out in June 2025. This one-off financial support aims to assist low-income households who continue to feel the pressure from rising living costs, especially as essentials like food, energy, and rent remain high.

Here’s a full breakdown of who qualifies, how and when the money will be delivered, and why this measure matters now.

Table of Contents

1 Overview
2 Eligibility
3 Payment
4 Importance
5 What to Do
6 FAQs

Overview

The DWP £450 payment is a cost of living support measure being issued by the Department for Work and Pensions. Unlike previous support that was split across multiple instalments, this payment is designed as a single, more substantial boost. It’s aimed at those hit hardest by inflation and energy bill increases over the past year.

This payment comes as part of the wider UK cost of living support package for summer 2025, which also includes energy rebates and regional assistance through local councils.

Eligibility

To receive the DWP £450 payment, you must be receiving at least one qualifying means-tested benefit during a set eligibility window in April or May 2025. These include:

Universal Credit
Pension Credit
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Income Support
Working Tax Credit
Child Tax Credit

You must have had an active claim and, in most cases, received a benefit payment during the qualifying period. Contribution-based benefits like New Style JSA or contribution-based ESA alone do not qualify you for this payment.

If you receive more than one qualifying benefit, you will still only receive one £450 payment.

Payment

Payments will begin in mid-to-late June 2025 and are expected to be completed by the end of the month. The DWP will deposit the funds directly into the same bank account you currently use for benefits. There’s no need to apply.

Claimants will be notified by text or letter confirming their eligibility and the expected arrival of the funds.

Feature	Details
Payment Amount	£450
Payment Window	Mid to Late June 2025
Eligibility Window	April–May 2025 (exact dates TBC)
Eligible Benefits	Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Tax Credits, ESA, JSA, etc.
Application Needed?	No
Notification Method	Text or letter from DWP
Payment Method	Direct deposit to existing benefit account

Importance

This payment comes at a crucial time, with summer utility bills expected to rise and grocery prices remaining high. For many low-income families and pensioners, the £450 offers a financial cushion to handle immediate expenses.

The government has positioned this as a targeted relief effort, ensuring support reaches those most affected by economic pressures. Analysts have noted that focusing on benefit claimants ensures efficiency and impact, as this group continues to face the most strain from inflation.

What to Do

You do not need to apply for the payment. However, there are a few things you should do to ensure you receive it without issues:

Make sure your benefit claim is active and correct for the April–May 2025 window
Double-check your bank account details with DWP
Update any recent changes in your household or income via your DWP online account
Watch for an official notification from DWP (via letter or text message)

If you believe you qualify but haven’t received a notification or payment by early July, contact your local Jobcentre Plus or log into your online DWP account to check your claim.

Also, beware of scams. The DWP will never ask for personal details through email, text, or phone. If you receive a suspicious message, contact DWP directly through official channels.