State pensioners urged to look for six-letter code on bank statements

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging state pensioners to look for a six-letter code on their bank statements from this month.

Around nine million pensioners across England and Wales are due to receive a “vital” payment of up to £300 in November and December for energy costs during the cold winter months. The DWP has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments are now being sent to eligible households, with the payments to be made automatically from now until the end of December. Pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 depending on their circumstances, including whether they live on their own, in a care home, or if they are entitled to other benefits.

According to the DWP, the vast majority of pensioners should see their Winter Fuel Payment land in their bank accou