A GOV.UK service called Check your benefits and State Pension payments was first published on 14 October 2026. It shows when the next payment is due and how much it will be, and the payments received in the last three months. The Department for Work and Pensions is listed as the responsible department.
TL;DR · LAST REVIEWED A GOV.UK service called Check your benefits and State Pension payments was first published on 14 October 2026. It shows when the next payment is due and how much it will be, and the payments received in the last three months. The Department for Work and Pensions is listed as the responsible department.
- Check your benefits and State Pension payments was first published on 14 October 2026.
- It shows the next payment date and amount and payments received in the last three months.
- It covers Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance for adults, Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker's Allowance, Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment and State Pension.
- Universal Credit is not included and is checked by signing in to the Universal Credit account.
KEY FACTS
- Service: Check your benefits and State Pension payments (GOV.UK)
- Shows: Next payment date and amount; payments in the last three months
- Covers: State Pension, Pension Credit, PIP, Attendance Allowance, DLA (adults), ESA, JSA
- Not covered: Universal Credit: use your Universal Credit account
- Sign-in: GOV.UK One Login; photo ID may be needed
- Not available to: Appointees, people managing someone else's benefits, people living outside the UK
What the service does
GOV.UK lists the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as the department responsible for the service. Alongside the next payment date and amount, it shows each payment received over the last three months.
Which benefits it covers
The service covers Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance for adults, Employment and Support Allowance (all types), Jobseeker's Allowance (all types), Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment and State Pension. These are the seven payment types GOV.UK lists for the service.
Universal Credit is not included. Universal Credit payments are checked by signing in to the Universal Credit account. For other benefits, GOV.UK says to contact the benefit team directly. That means a person who receives both Universal Credit and one of the seven listed benefits would use the Universal Credit account for the Universal Credit payment and the new service for the listed benefit or State Pension payment.
How to sign in
Users sign in with a GOV.UK One Login, and can create one if they do not have one. They may need to prove their identity when signing in, usually with photo ID such as a passport or driving licence.
Any change of address must be reported to DWP before using the service.
Who cannot use it
The service is not available to appointees, who act for someone unable to manage their own benefits, or to anyone else who manages another person's benefits or State Pension.
People living outside the UK cannot use the service either.
Source: GOV.UK: Check your benefits and State Pension payments.
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DISCLAIMER
This article describes a government service. It is general information, not benefits advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Check your benefits and State Pension payments service show?
The next payment date and amount, plus a record of payments received over the last three months.
When was the service first published?
GOV.UK first published it on 14 October 2026, under the Department for Work and Pensions.
Which benefits are covered?
Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance for adults, Employment and Support Allowance (all types), Jobseeker's Allowance (all types), Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment and State Pension.
Is Universal Credit included?
No. Universal Credit payments are shown in the Universal Credit account instead.
How do users sign in?
A GOV.UK One Login is needed, and photo ID such as a passport or driving licence may be asked for to confirm identity.
SOURCES
- GOV.UK: Check your benefits and State Pension payments - accessed 14 October 2026
