Receiving payments
You will receive your Universal Credit payments monthly in arrears into your bank account.
When you receive Universal Credit, you will need to think more carefully about how you will budget your money.
In the past you would have probably received one payment for your rent (your housing benefit) and a separate payment for your living costs. As your Universal Credit will be paid monthly, you will need to pay all your bills, including your rent, from this payment.
You can use a budgeting calculator to help you manage your money.
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