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Winter Fuel Payment - How do I claim a Winter Fuel Payment?

A Winter Fuel Payment is a one-off, tax-free payment made to households with someone over pension age.

Last reviewed 29 July 2025

How do I claim a Winter Fuel Payment?

Most people do not need to make a claim for a Winter Fuel Payment. You are usually paid automatically if you are getting certain benefits like Pension CreditUniversal Credit or State Pension.  

You might need to make a claim if:

  • you didn't get a Winter Fuel Payment last year
  • you have deferred your State Pension since last winter 

For the winter of 2025/26, claims must be sent and arrive by 31 March 2026.

Energy, bills, and benefit support in LiverpoolMaking a claim

You can claim a Winter Fuel Payment by:

  • post - from 15 September 2025
  • phone - from 13 October 2025

Claim over the phone

Claim by post

Fill in a Winter Fuel Payment claim form and send it to the Winter Fuel Payment Centre:

  • Winter Fuel Payment Centre
  • Mail Handling Site A 
  • Wolverhampton 
  • WV98 1LR

What documents will I need to claim a Winter Fuel Payment?

You will need your , the date of your marriage or civil partnership and your bank details.

You will also need to let them know if you were in hospital, a residential care home or in prison during the 'qualification week' of 15 to 21 September 2025

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