A weekly payment for each child under 16 for families in Scotland on certain benefits.
Many people who are entitled to support never claim it. Check who qualifies, how much you could get and how to make your claim through the official channel.
The rules depend on where you live in the UK and on your household’s circumstances.
What Scottish Child Payment offers
- Per child: Paid for every eligible child under 16.
- Doesn't affect benefits: Won't affect other UK or Scottish benefits.
- Spend as you choose: Spend the money however you want.
- Family payments: One of 5 family payments from Social Security Scotland.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Parents or carers in Scotland getting a qualifying benefit such as Universal Credit, with children under 16 |
| How much | £28.20 a week for each child |
| How it's paid | Every 4 weeks |
| How to claim | Apply online, by phone or by paper |
| Where | Scotland only |
Key points
Per child: Paid for every eligible child under 16.
Doesn't affect benefits: Won't affect other UK or Scottish benefits.
Spend as you choose: Spend the money however you want.
About Social Security Scotland
Scottish Child Payment is run by Social Security Scotland. Claims are made free of charge through the official government channel.
We explain the rules independently and then send you to the official page to claim. We are not a government website.
Amounts and rules can change. The decision on your claim is made by Social Security Scotland.