Child benefit

[chickennuggetsandicecream]

I sent off my claim form last week (first child) 10 weeks old tomorrow how long did it take your money to come through ?

Says it can take up to 12 weeks

I can't quite remember but up to 6 weeks is reasonable.

Around 2 months

Ok thank you I presume they will back date it to when my baby was born as I sent it off before the 12 weeks ?

Yes they will

Took around 6 weeks. I was told it depends on how ‘easy’ it is for Dept Work and Pensions to ‘trace’ you and your taxable income, ie if you have been in the same employment for a long time with a steady income it’s easier than someone who may work for themselves or had sporadic periods out of work etc.

Thank you :) I've changed place of work but both have been steady incomes