Tax credits have just put nearly 10k in my bank

[TheWildOnesNeverDie]

Just checked my bank, as I do most days at 12am incase payments have Gone in from my free lance job.
I don’t earn very much so I like to keep an eye.

I have just checked and nearly had a heart attack to see there was 8k in there. Last time I checked I had £113

I quickly scrolled to see where it had come from and it says bank giro - which is usually tax credits/ child benefit, but I get paid on a Friday.
And usually only £63 per week.

I have one child, have not changed circumstances all year. Haven’t contacted them for anything recently either.

WHAT DO I DO?

Ooooh thanks for the update, what amazing news!!!

Wow! I think that counts as all your Christmases coming at once! Congratulations!

Wow, congratulations OP!!!!! It would have still been amazing if it was just £2k, but 8-10k - that is life-changing! What an amazing cushion to have. Even if you spend a bit on stuff you need, you'll still have a buffer of savings to make you feel at ease .

So happy for you.

That's bloody fantastic OP. Enjoy

@TheWildOnesNeverDie
Well happy Christmas to you and your family. What a time to receive a bonus like that. I know you said you were going to hold onto it but being Xmas you have to blow a bit on you and your family. It's lovely to see a bit of good news on here occasionally.

Also just make sure to hold onto the letter as proof just in case.

I’d be a bit careful, they have been known to say that before and then suddenly say they want it all back. I wouldn’t trust them to be able to find their own arses with both hands.