Cold Weather Payment: Can you claim Cold Weather Payment without a bank account?
Cold Weather Payments are paid when there are seven consecutive days of cold weather between November 1 and March 31. Several areas of the UK are experiencing snow and freezing temperatures today, with many more days expected through next week. Express.co.uk has compiled a guide about how to claim these cold weather payments if you do not have a bank, building society or credit union account.
What is a Cold Weather Payment?
A Cold Weather Payment is a monetary amount given to help with fuel costs during periods of very cold weather.
The period of cold weather must cover seven consecutive days, between November 1 and March 31, when the average temperature must be zero degrees Celsius or below.
The payment is available to those in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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