How is benefit paid?
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How is Housing Benefit paid?
Housing Benefit is normally paid as follows:
- Every 4 weeks in arrears by bacs transfer where we pay your landlord direct
- Every two weeks in arrears by bacs transfer if we pay you
We cannot pay in advance.
If you do not hold the type of bank account that will accept bacs transfers you will need to open a basic bank account. Most high street banks offer this service.
If you are prevented from opening a basic bank account for any reason you should contact the benefit service on 01509 632540 for advice. In these cases it may be possible to pay by other means
Please note that post office card accounts will not accept bacs transfers.
If you are a tenant of the Council we will credit the benefit directly to your rent account. You will not receive a cheque.
Last updated: Wed 3rd February, 2010 @ 16:15