The UK pensioners would receive an increased pension from this April 2025, based on the rate of 4.1% hike. The pensioners waiting for the payment should know that there are chances for some recipients to receive their payout on a different date.
Millions of UK citizens who get benefits from HM Revenue and Customs or the Department for Work and Pensions are reportedly going to have their benefit dates changed due to the upcoming Easter. The affected payment dates for pensioners would be 18 April and 21 April 2025.
The DWP pays the state pension every four weeks, and the payday depends on the individual’s National Insurance number, so if any pensioners’ April 2025 payment date falls during the Easter holidays, be ready to receive payment on a change date.
| Who qualifies? | People who reach state pension age |
| April Change Payout Date | 17 April 2025 |
| Boost Rate | 4.1% |
| Maxi. Payout | £230.25 (New Pension)£176.45 (Basic State Pension) |
| Payout Distribution | Every four weeks |
| Administered by | Department for Work and Pensions |
| Official Website | https://www.gov.uk/state-pension/ |
April Payment Date
The UK residents whose benefits payout date is falling on the next week, 18 April 2025 (Friday) and 21 April 2025 (Monday) will receive the payment earlier on 17 April 2025 (Thursday) due to the Easter holiday.
So, the pensioner’s payment is processed every four weeks based on their first payment date and the last two digits of their National Insurance number, so the pay day may vary for pensioners, hence this change in date would be applicable to only those whose pay day is falling during the Easter Holidays.
The pensioner is wondering about the pay day based on the last two digits of the National Insurance number can check the following table:
| National Insurance Number Last 2 digits | Pay Day |
| 00 – 19 | Monday |
| 20 – 39 | Tuesday |
| 40 – 59 | Wednesday |
| 60 – 79 | Thursday |
| 80 – 99 | Friday |
Pension Increment
The UK government has boosted the State pension from 06 April 2025 under the Triple Lock rule, which increases the pension each year based on inflation, average wage growth, or the mandatory 2.5% hike. From this month, the benefits processed by the DWP are increased by 1.7%, whereas the state pension is increased by 4.1%.
Based on the increment, the State pensioners can expect the following increase in their amount in the next payout:
- The weekly compensation for pensioners who are eligible for the basic state pension will increase from £169.50 to £176.45, adding £360 to the pensioners’ yearly benefit.
- Pensioners who qualify for the New State pension can expect a rise to £230.25 from £221.20 per week payout, which will add £470 more to the annual payment for the pensioners.
- Pensioners who qualify for the Basic State pension Category B (lower) – (spouse or civil partner’s insurance)/ Category C or D (non-contributory) would get the increased payout of £105.70 from an initial payout of £101.55 per week.
- Pensioners who qualify for the maximum additional pension under the old state pension would receive the new payment of £222.10 from £218.39 per week.
Who is eligible?
According to the UK State pension, residents can be eligible for the state pension based on the following requirements:
- The UK state pension has a new pension and a basic state pension; the criteria for these two are:
- The man who was born on or after 06 April 1951 and women born on or after 06 April 1953 would be eligible for the new state pension,
- If the man or woman was born before the above-mentioned date, they will be entitled to the Basic State Pension. All the people born before have reached the state pension age and are eligible to receive the pension.
- The UK resident must have at least 10 qualifying years of National Insurance to get the pension benefit, meaning you must have made National Insurance contributions and you were working; have the National Insurance credit; or you voluntarily contributed for National Insurance to secure your retirement days.
The State pension age in the UK for men and women is 66, which would gradually increase to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and later to 68.
What to report?
The DWP directs the pensioners to report the changes right away that could affect their state pension, such as moving to another country, or changes in living situation, etc. If the pensioner did not report the changes or got the overpayment, they would have to repay the money to the DWP.
The pensioners who earn not much money or are struggling with their cost of living, even while receiving the State Pension, can also apply for the other benefits, Pension Credit. The Pension credit is also increased from April 2025, so if you think you need extra money, you can apply for the credit and receive the payout every four weeks.