Benefits Checked 2026-08-11

Universal Credit standard allowances

Single u25 £338.58 · Single 25+ £424.90 · Couple u25 £528.34 · Couple 25+ £666.97
per month · valid 2026-04-06 → 2027-04-05

What is the Universal Credit standard allowances right now?

The current figure is Single u25 £338.58 · Single 25+ £424.90 · Couple u25 £528.34 · Couple 25+ £666.97 (per month), effective from 2026-04-06 to 2027-04-05, according to DWP / gov.uk. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-11.

6.2% rise (above inflation, Universal Credit Act 2025 guarantee).

Official sourceDWP / gov.uk
Valid from2026-04-06
Valid to2027-04-05
Last checked2026-08-11
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History

Previous values
£316.98/£400.14/£497.55/£628.10 from 2025-04-07
£311.68/£393.45/£489.23/£617.60 from 2024-04-08

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