Tag: Payments

What is Benefit Overpayment?

Benefit overpayment is a phrase used a lot by claimants (e.g. if they get overpaid) and by various government departments. So, how do benefit overpayments...

What is the Payment Exception Service?

The Payment Exception Service is for benefit claimants who do not have access to a bank or building society account (including credit union or Post...

DWP Penalty Policy for Benefit Overpayment

This section explains the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) fixed rate penalty policy for benefit overpayments and how it occurs as a result of...

How and When are Benefits Paid?

This blog post explains how and when your benefits are paid. The comparison table also shows the payment frequency for social security benefits and allowances....