Child Benefit payments delayed with many left waiting for their money – here's what we know so far

MSE_Molly_G

Many Child Benefit claimants are yet to receive their payment for June due today, which some say has left them unable to pay for bills and facing being hit with late payment and/or overdraft fees. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has asked people not to get in touch while it "urgently" tries to fix the problem – though it doesn't have a timeframe on how long this will take. 

Child Benefit payments delayed with many left waiting for their money – here's what we know so far

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p00hsticks

A bit pedantic, but Child Benefit is paid four-weekly (or weekly), not monthly 
Child Benefit: What you'll get - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

cowhatgirl

As at midday on 6/6 I’ve still not received the delayed payment.  Anyone else in this position? Should I wait or make contact with HMRC?

HillStreetBlues

cowhatgirl said:

As at midday on 6/6 I’ve still not received the delayed payment.  Anyone else in this position? Should I wait or make contact with HMRC?

Trying to contact them atm would be a nightmare, so if you can wait I would