UK Benefits
An A-Z of Welfare Benefits

Claiming Child Benefit

Any individual, who looks after a child under the age of 16 or 19 if they are enrolled in full-time education, may be eligible for child benefits. This benefit is paid per child with higher rates for the oldest child. It is not a requirement that you are the child’s parent to obtain the child benefit. Child benefit is not a contributory benefit and will be paid to you even if you have not made sufficient National Insurance Contributions. Child Benefit is a tax-free benefit.

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Claiming Child Benefits may impact your eligibility for other benefits, as the child benefit is included in your income when you calculate means tested entitlements.

Are You Eligible For Child Benefits?

You may be eligible for the Child Benefit if the child you look after has the following criteria:

Child is under age 16
The young person is under age 19 and is either studying in a full-time non-advanced education or an approved training program

The child is under 16 or 17 years old and has recently left school or training and is registered for work or training with the Careers or Connexions service

How Much Is Child Benefit?

The Child Benefit amount payable is:

£17.45 a week for the eldest child
£11.70 a week for each additional child

How Are Child Benefit Payments Made?

The benefit is paid every four weeks and may be paid by direct deposit into your bank, building society, Post Office, or National Savings account. You may also receive the payment by check through the Post Office. Your child benefit payments are made to you on a weekly basis if you are a single parent or you, your spouse or civil partner receives Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.

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How Do You Claim Child Benefits?

A common question is "How do I claim Child Benefit?". Well, basically you should be applying for Child Benefit as soon as your child is born, a child or young person lives with you, you adopt a child, or you begin contributing to the child support to a child.

To obtain the Child Benefit you may need to complete a clam form and submit the child’s birth or adoption certificate. You may also obtain a “Bounty Pack” from the hospital when your child is born. Forms may be completed online at the HM Revenue & Customs website.

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