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When To Apply

 Received our migration notice today bit daunting. 

 We get money in from wages, CTC & WTC on different dates each month. This is a pita for budgeting and bills. 

 What day of the month should i apply so the UC is paid on the same date as wages, 21st of the month. 

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  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,967 Forumite
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    If you want payment on 21st of the month you should apply on 15th of the month. That means your assessment periods will be 15th to 14 of every month. If 21st falls on a weekend or bank holiday then payment will be the Friday before. 

    Everyone is different I guess but personally I would prefer different dates each month for my money and then at least I don’t have to wait too long between payments. 
  • marcia_
    marcia_ Posts: 3,944 Forumite
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    If you want payment on 21st of the month you should apply on 15th of the month. That means your assessment periods will be 15th to 14 of every month. If 21st falls on a weekend or bank holiday then payment will be the Friday before. 

    Everyone is different I guess but personally I would prefer different dates each month for my money and then at least I don’t have to wait too long between payments. 
     Thank you very much x 
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