HMRC is reminding new parents not to miss out on their first Child Benefit payment before Christmas.
Figures show that more than one million families have claimed Child Benefit either online or via the HMRC app since the new digital service was launched earlier this year.
As many as 87% of new claims are made online, meaning parents are able to receive their payments much quicker. HMRC is therefore advising that new parents make their claim now to get it before baby’s first Christmas.
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Claims can be backdated by up to 12 weeks and to get started all you’ll need is your:
- child’s birth or adoption certificate
- bank details
- National Insurance number and your partners (if they have one)
- child’s original birth or adoption certificate and passport or travel document for children born outside the UK.
Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s Director General for Customer Services, said, “Having a baby is a busy and expensive time but claiming Child Benefit online or via the app means you’ll get cash in your bank account as soon as possible.
“Claim now and you could get your first payment in time for your baby’s first Christmas. Download the HMRC app today.”
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