Winter Fuel Allowance explained: Date, amount, eligibility, everything you need to know

If you receive any other benefits, your Winter Fuel Allowance should be paid at the same time as this.

However, if you have not received the payment by January 13, 2021, the Government advise you get in touch with the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.

How much you will get based on your circumstances

You qualify and live alone (or none of the people you live with qualify)

• Born between 28 September 1940 and 5 October 1954 – £200
• Born on or before 27 September 1940 – £300

You qualify and live with someone under 80 who also qualifies

• Born between 28 September 1940 and 5 October 1954 – £100
• Born on or before 27 September 1940 – £200

You qualify and live with someone 80 or over who also qualifies

• Born between 28 September 1940 and 5 October 1954 – £100
• Born on or before 27 September 1940 – £150