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How the deductions from benefit scheme works: guidance for creditors or suppliers (10 February 2020)
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How the deductions from benefit scheme works: guidance for creditors or suppliers
Guidance for current creditors or suppliers, for example, utility suppliers and landlords, on how the deductions from benefit scheme works.
Published 1 November 2011
Last updated 10 February 2020 — see all updates
From:
Department for Work and Pensions
Documents
Universal Credit: Third party payments creditor and supplier handbook
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Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support and Pension Credit: Third party payments creditor and supplier handbook
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Form to change the name or address of a creditor or supplier (Excel)
Ref: ePRS01MS Excel Spreadsheet, 140KB
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Form to change the name or address of a creditor or supplier (ODS)
Ref: ePRS01ODS, 95.7KB
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Form to change the bank details of a creditor or supplier (Excel)
MS Excel Spreadsheet, 142KB
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Form to change the bank details of a creditor or supplier (ODS)
Ref: ePRS02ODS, 96KB
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Form to change customer reference numbers
Ref: ePRS03MS Excel Spreadsheet, 156KB
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Details
In certain circumstances, DWP can deduct money from a claimant’s benefit and pay it to a creditor or supplier to clear a debt for:
- Council Tax
- fuel costs
- rent and service charges
- water charges
The payments are called ‘third party payments’. This guidance is for creditors and suppliers receiving a third party payment. It explains how the scheme works for deductions from:
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Pension Credit
How to apply
Find out how to apply for deductions from benefit to clear a debt.
Universal Credit claimants
There is separate guidance about deductions from Universal Credit to clear a debt for:
- gas, electric or water charges, mortgage interest arrears or owner-occupier service charge arrears
- rent arrears
Published 1 November 2011
Last updated 10 February 2020 + show all updates