Benefits Checked 2026-08-11

Winter Fuel Payment (winter 2026/27)

£200 per eligible household (£300 if born before 28 Sep 1946)
one-off · valid 2026-09-21 → 2027-03-31

What is the Winter Fuel Payment (winter 2026/27) right now?

The current figure is £200 per eligible household (£300 if born before 28 Sep 1946) (one-off), effective from 2026-09-21 to 2027-03-31, according to DWP / gov.uk. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-11.

Qualifying week 21–27 Sep 2026; clawed back in full via tax if individual income exceeds £35,000.

Cite this figure

The Winter Fuel Payment (winter 2026/27) is £200 per eligible household (£300 if born before 28 Sep 1946) (one-off), effective 2026-09-21 to 2027-03-31. Source: DWP / gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment), via UK Rates & Thresholds (rates.trycashpilot.com), checked 2026-08-11.

Official sourceDWP / gov.uk
Valid from2026-09-21
Valid to2027-03-31
Last checked2026-08-11
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History

Previous values
Same structure winter 2025/26
Restricted to Pension Credit recipients winter 2024/25

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