Welcome boost for families as child benefit increases
Millions of families will welcome the increase in their child benefit payments
An increase in child benefit payments has been announced by HMRC.
Millions of families will welcome the increase that will begin in the new financial year and paid from April 2023.
How much more will you receive?
The new payments 2023/24 will be:
Eldest or only child: £24.00
Additional children: £15.90
Current Payments:
Eldest or only child: £21.80
Additional children: £14.45
How to claim?
You can claim Child Benefit, or add an additional child to your claim, at a time that suits you online or on the HMRC app. A straightforward claim made online (for example where your child is under 6 months old) will be processed quicker, and your first payment could reach your bank account in as little as three working days.
You can also now see your recent Child Benefit payments, proof of your claim, and update your bank details instantly online or in the HMRC app, without needing to call HMRC.