You asked about Child Benefit: here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.
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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.
Amounts can change each tax year, so always check the latest rates on the official page.
Support you may be entitled to
Apply onlineNot means-testedEvery 4 weeks
💷 How much & how it is paid
- Who can get it: Anyone responsible for a child under 16 (or under 20 in approved education or training)
- How much: £27.05 a week for the eldest or only child; £17.90 a week for each additional child
- How it's paid: Usually every 4 weeks into your bank account
- How to claim: Online through your HMRC account or the HMRC app, or by post
⚙️ How it works
Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.
🧮 Check what you could get
Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.
Eligibility is decided by HMRC and the High Income Child Benefit Charge may apply to higher earners.