Benefits Checked 2026-08-11

Scottish Child Payment

£28.20 per week per child
per week · valid 2026-04-06 → 2027-04-05

What is the Scottish Child Payment right now?

The current figure is £28.20 per week per child (per week), effective from 2026-04-06 to 2027-04-05, according to Social Security Scotland. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-11.

Each child under 16, families on qualifying benefits; paid 4-weekly.

Cite this figure

The Scottish Child Payment is £28.20 per week per child (per week), effective 2026-04-06 to 2027-04-05. Source: Social Security Scotland (https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-child-payment), via UK Rates & Thresholds (rates.trycashpilot.com), checked 2026-08-11.

Official sourceSocial Security Scotland
Valid from2026-04-06
Valid to2027-04-05
Last checked2026-08-11
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History

Previous values
£27.15 from 2025-04-07
£26.70 from 2024-04-08

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