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Some people will see 'DWP XB' on their bank statements in December.

For 2025, people claiming 24 different benefits are eligible for a Christmas Bonus.

The tax-free, automatic payment from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) will appear on your bank statement as 'DWP XB'.

The £10 Christmas bonus is an extra payment given to those claiming specific benefits during the 'qualifying week' - which is usually the first week of December.

It is usually paid into bank accounts before Christmas 2025.

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Claimants must be a resident of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Gibraltar during the qualifying week to be eligible for the bonus payment.

If you are married, in a civil partnership, or

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