Early payments of benefits into bank account

TheCommandingGeneral

Hello

I have a friend who is disabled and his girlfriend is his carer (as well as holding down a job)

They bank with RBS, and they normally receive their payments into their account every Monday.

With RBS, the payment shows in their account and is available to use on the Saturday.

But they wish to move away from RBS due to a variety of poor service.

Are RBS/Natwest the only banks that allow this early access to their benefits, or are there other banks who allow this, as it helps with the budgeting and planning?

Many thanks.

stclair

I understand Barclays have a similar process.

TheCommandingGeneral

stclair wrote: »

I understand Barclays have a similar process.

Thank you.

A two day advance helps with their budgeting and allows them to do their shopping at the weekend.

YorkshireBoy

Yorkshire Bank (and therefore presumably also Clydesdale Bank?) used to operate the way RBSG do. Not sure if they still do?

thebritishbloke

TheCommandingGeneral wrote: »

Thank you.

A two day advance helps with their budgeting and allows them to do their shopping at the weekend.

They should probably start practicing good budgeting habits, regardless of what day they'll get paid. If they budget properly, they'll be able to afford shopping at the weekend, even if their benefits do get paid late one day etc.