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How the deductions from benefit scheme works: guidance for creditors or suppliers (16 June 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 16 June 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, 141KB
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Form to change the name or address of a creditor or supplier (ODS)
Ref: ePRS01ODS, 95.6KB
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Form to change the bank details of a creditor or supplier (Excel)
Ref: ePRS02MS Excel Spreadsheet, 143KB
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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 (Excel)
Ref: ePRS03MS Excel Spreadsheet, 103KB
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Form to change customer reference numbers (ODS)
Ref: ePRS03ODS, 57.9KB
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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
- Universal Credit
How to apply
Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit
Find out how to apply for deductions from Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Pension Credit to clear a debt.
Universal Credit
Find out how to apply for 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 16 June 2020 + show all updates