Government Benefits Megathread

koolis02

Did anyone receive their payment today?

Curlysue76

koolis02 wrote: »

Did anyone receive their payment today?

I got mine in Ptsb, my daughter didn’t get hers into Ulster Bank. €350 payment restored from this payment as well.

Dempo1

Curlysue76 wrote: »

I got mine in Ptsb, my daughter didn’t get hers into Ulster Bank. €350 payment restored from this payment as well.

Hi, yes on other threads people reporting they got paid today, looks like it's a bank holiday thing but not all banks process electronic transfers on weekends, I'm with KBC and don't recieve any payments generally on a weekend or bank holidays, so perhaps it's tge same with Ulster Bank

hynesie08

I'm with ulster Bank, paid in today.

Dempo1

hynesie08 wrote: »

I'm with ulster Bank, paid in today.

Hmmmm, curious, some with Ulster Bank getting it and some not today

jrosen

Yup AIB mine was there this morning.

koolis02

Strange. I applied Wednesday, with PTSB but still haven't received it...

Dempo1

koolis02 wrote: »

Strange. I applied Wednesday, with PTSB but still haven't received it...

I doubt yours would be processed that quickly, normally takes a few days and payment file issued to banks on Thursdays, I'd say it will be next payment cycle which is over a week away

jrosen

koolis02 wrote: »

Strange. I applied Wednesday, with PTSB but still haven't received it...

I applied about 10pm Wednesday night. This is my second time applying for PUP

Curlysue76

Dempo1 wrote: »

Hmmmm, curious, some with Ulster Bank getting it and some not today

My daughter just checked again, hers is in now.

Dempo1

Curlysue76 wrote: »

My daughter just checked again, hers is in now.

This is getting bizzare but delighted

Dempo1

jrosen wrote: »

I applied about 10pm Wednesday night. This is my second time applying for PUP

Yes, I'm guessing it's to late for this week, keep in mind PUP also paid in arrears

koolis02

jrosen wrote: »

I applied about 10pm Wednesday night. This is my second time applying for PUP

Yeah I applied early Wednesday morning and still haven't received, its my second time applying too. Hoping its to do with my bank as Tuesday week is very far off :eek:

Dempo1

koolis02 wrote: »

Yeah I applied early Wednesday morning and still haven't received, its my second time applying too. Hoping its to do with my bank as Tuesday week is very far off :eek:

I really don't think applications done on Wednesday would be processed in time for this payment cycle? I hope I'm wrong but it certainly takes a few days for applications to be processed and payment file for this cycle already sent (usually Thursdays).

koolis02

Dempo1 wrote: »

I really don't think applications done on Wednesday would be processed in time for this payment cycle? I hope I'm wrong but it certainly takes a few days for applications to be processed and payment file for this cycle already sent (usually Thursdays).

I think a poster above said they got their payment today and applied Wednesday night?

Dempo1

koolis02 wrote: »

I think a poster above said they got their payment today and applied Wednesday night?

Apologies, got confused with reply, gosh if so that was fast what bank are you with?

koolis02

Dempo1 wrote: »

Apologies, got confused with reply, gosh if so that was fast what bank are you with?

Im with Permanent Tsb
However was just looking back on old posts and saw eligibility has changed, I started my current job at the start of March. Got the PUP the first time but see its different criteria now?
I worked on and off in different employment in 2019, i.e worked for June/Jul/Aug and then Oct/Nov... Is this enough for them to go off?

Dempo1

koolis02 wrote: »

Im with Permanent Tsb
However was just looking back on old posts and saw eligibility has changed, I started my current job at the start of March. Got the PUP the first time but see its different criteria now?
I worked on and off in different employment in 2019, i.e worked for June/Jul/Aug and then Oct/Nov... Is this enough for them to go off?

Damn, yes criteria changed and they look at earnings for 2019 & or Jan/Feb 2020.

I can't be sure if the 5 months you worked will be enough but it's based on average earnings for the purposes of deciding rate, my guess would be if approved, you'll be on the lower rate of €203. Have you had any notification re decline or seeking more info? I've learned no news is good news, they don't notify of approval so hold tight, you might be OK

koolis02

Dempo1 wrote: »

Damn, yes criteria changed and they look at earnings for 2019 & or Jan/Feb 2020.

I can't be sure if the 5 months you worked will be enough but it's based on average earnings for the purposes of deciding rate, my guess would be if approved, you'll be on the lower rate of €203. Have you had any notification re decline or seeking more info? I've learned no news is good news, they don't notify of approval so hold tight, you might be OK

Nope haven't had any notifications from them yet. Just going to hold tight. Thanks for all your help

Dempo1

koolis02 wrote: »

Nope haven't had any notifications from them yet. Just going to hold tight. Thanks for all your help

No problem, gosh it's been busy on PUP threads today, good luck

jrosen

Yes really fast, I was surprised myself as didnt expect it.

Koolis02 hopefully you will hear something

PTH2009

Got a €350 payment today
I imagine won't get another one til the 3rd November

Surprised if got the €350 rate, was getting €300 the last 2 weeks

Dempo1

PTH2009 wrote: »

Got a €350 payment today
I imagine won't get another one til the 3rd November

Surprised if got the €350 rate, was getting €300 the last 2 weeks

Nice one, yes a lot seem to have recieved payment today and some not, looks like it's a bank holiday thing. Your rate increases based on the decision to increase if you earned over €400 before going on pup.

Dempo1

Just curious if anyone has access to their payment history in mywelfare, you need to have a full mygovid account to see this.

Trying to help someone out, their payment history last update showing 20th October for payment period 9-15th October. They didn't get payment today, it maybe their bank, I'm not sure. Basically last update was last weeks payment 20th Oct.

So if anyone got payment today and can check payment history to see what dates showing, I know it may not be updated, she's anxious on hearing some have been paid, thanks in advance, if anyone can check appreciate it.

SleetAndSnow

Dempo1 wrote: »

Just curious if anyone has access to their payment history in mywelfare, you need to have a full mygovid account to see this.

Trying to help someone out, their payment history last update showing 20th October for payment period 9-15th October. They didn't get payment today, it maybe their bank, I'm not sure. Basically last update was last weeks payment 20th Oct.

So if anyone got payment today and can check payment history to see what dates showing, I know it may not be updated, she's anxious on hearing some have been paid, thanks in advance, if anyone can check appreciate it.

Nope only showing 9-15th. I presume it will show the payment we got today on Tuesday

RocketRaccoon

Dempo1 wrote: »

Just curious if anyone has access to their payment history in mywelfare, you need to have a full mygovid account to see this.

Trying to help someone out, their payment history last update showing 20th October for payment period 9-15th October. They didn't get payment today, it maybe their bank, I'm not sure. Basically last update was last weeks payment 20th Oct.

So if anyone got payment today and can check payment history to see what dates showing, I know it may not be updated, she's anxious on hearing some have been paid, thanks in advance, if anyone can check appreciate it.

I got paid today but mywelfare is showing my last payment as the 20th.

Dempo1

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Nope only showing 9-15th. I presume it will show the payment we got today on Tuesday

Your a star (as always), it's a neighbour and she's panicking, but its her bank I reckon so that's great and thanks for the quick response, really really appreciated

Dempo1

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

I got paid today but mywelfare is showing my last payment as the 20th.

Thanks so much, really appreciate the response, this will put my neighbor at ease, really appreciate quick response

seanm1995

Hey just wondering does anyone know do new Jobseekers alowance payments (not PUP) get paid directly to bank accounts? I recently applied and am hoping to get approved soon and put in my bank details on the online application but am getting mixed messages as to whether or not they are paid directly into bank or post office.

Dempo1

seanm1995 wrote: »

Hey just wondering does anyone know do new Jobseekers alowance payments (not PUP) get paid directly to bank accounts? I recently applied and am hoping to get approved soon and put in my bank details on the online application but am getting mixed messages as to whether or not they are paid directly into bank or post office.

JSA is not automatically paid into a bank account, I know there was some leeway due to Covid-19 but I believe SW do not automatically allow payments into bank account and require claimants to collect at nominated post office. They do permit bank payments for those claming reduced hours, but I don't believe this to be the case for full JSA. Others may have further advice or thoughts. PUP is generally paid into bank but its not a standard SW benefit as such. Other benifits, illness, disability etc can be paid into bank.