As the colder months approach, the Winter Fuel Payment can help with heating costs. Here’s what you need to know about the payment for winter 2026/27.
Who can get it?
If you live in Scotland
Winter Fuel Payment does not apply in Scotland. Instead, eligible pensioners can receive Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, which is worth between £105.55 and £316.70 for winter 2026/27. Most people will receive this automatically.
What if your income is over £35,000?
If your total income is more than £35,000, HMRC will recover the Winter Fuel Payment through the tax system. Your partner’s income does not count towards this threshold.
Watch out for scams
Be wary of unexpected emails, texts, phone calls or social media messages asking for your bank details or personal information to arrange your Winter Fuel Payment. You will not be sent a text or email asking for your bank details. If you are unsure about a message, check the information directly through GOV.UK or nidirect rather than using a link or phone number provided in the message.
Find out more
You can check your eligibility, find out how much you could receive and see whether you need to make a claim on the official government website.
Check if you need to claim – GOV.UK
For members in Scotland:
Pension Age Winter Heating Payment – Social Security Scotland
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