Exactly what 'DWP XB' means in bank statements for DWP December payments View Image

If an unexpected £10 lands in your bank account this December, don't panic. It's likely the tax-free 'Christmas Bonus' payment from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ), which should show as 'DWP XB' in statements.

The Christmas Bonus is an extra tax-free payment usually given to those claiming specific benefits during 'qualifying week', which is typically the first week of December. The amount often lands in bank accounts ahead of December 25, providing households with extra money for the festive period.

This year, claimants of 24 different benefits are eligible for the upcoming Christmas Bonus. Recipients must also be present or 'ordinarily resident' in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of

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