In the coming weeks carer’s allowance claimants, along with a number of other benefit receivers, may get a one-off tax-free payment of £10 before Christmas Day.

This bonus is awarded to those who are present or “ordinarily resident” in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, any European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland during the qualifying week, which usually begins and ends in the first full week of December.

The Christmas bonus won’t affect any other benefits the recipient may be claiming and so long as they’re eligible, the payment should be made automatically.

The additional payment should arrive in the same account the person receives their regular benefits, with the government detailing it may show up as “DWP XB” on their bank statement.

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