The UK Government has officially rolled out the DWP Child Benefit for September 2025 through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). With a 1.7% increase effective from April 7, 2025, many families will now receive more support for their children. Payments are issued every four weeks, and the amount varies based on how many children are in your care. If you’re a parent, guardian, or even a grandparent caring for a child, here’s everything you need to know.
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Overview
Child Benefit is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to help with the costs of raising a child. Whether it’s food, education, clothing, or healthcare, the benefit is aimed at easing the financial pressure on families across the UK.
In September 2025, beneficiaries can expect payments ranging between €17.25 to €26.05 per week, depending on the number of children in the household. The payments are issued either on Monday or Tuesday every four weeks, based on your National Insurance (NI) number.
Payment
Here’s a breakdown of the Child Benefit payment schedule for September 2025, based on the final two digits of your National Insurance number:
| Final Digits of NI Number | Payment Day |
|---|---|
| 00 to 19 | Every Monday |
| 20 to 39 | Every Tuesday |
| 40 to 59 | Every Wednesday |
| 60 to 79 | Every Thursday |
| 80 to 99 | Every Friday |
If your payment falls on a bank holiday, it will be credited on the next available working day.
Eligibility
To qualify for DWP Child Benefit September 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The child must be under 16 years old (or under 20 if in approved education or training)
- You must be a UK citizen or legal resident
- The child must live with you full time
- Foster parents, adoptive parents, and grandparents can also apply
- Children receiving care services directly sponsored by the UK Government may still be eligible
- Children living away from parents without guardianship are not eligible
- If you’re in the armed forces, your family remains eligible
It’s worth noting that the number of children does not affect eligibility, but it does impact the payment amount.
Amounts
The amount you receive depends on how many children you’re claiming for:
| Number of Children | Weekly Amount per Child |
|---|---|
| First Child | €26.05 |
| Additional Child | €17.25 each |
These amounts are tax-free and do not depend on your income or employment status. They’re meant to support your child’s basic needs, including food, school supplies, and clothing.
Benefits
Here are some key advantages of the Child Benefit scheme:
- Helps cover costs like meals, clothes, medical care, and school items
- Supports families in both regular and special care situations
- Available for foster and adoptive children
- Eligible even if the child is being raised by grandparents
- Still accessible if the parent is temporarily living abroad
- Additional benefits may apply if the child is in hospital or under long-term care
How to Apply
Applying for Child Benefit is straightforward. You can complete the process online via the official government portal. Follow these steps:
- Visit gov.uk Child Benefit
- Click on Child Benefit Application Form 2025
- Enter all personal details, including information about the child
- Upload the required documents (birth certificate, proof of address, etc.)
- Submit the application and verify with a security captcha
Once submitted, payments typically begin four weeks after your application is approved.