£299 DWP Cost of Living Payment Final Round – Who Will Get It in June 2025?

If you’ve been on qualifying benefits this year, you may already have spotted a deposit in your account flagged “DWP COLP299.” That’s the final £299 cost-of-living payment from the UK government’s 2025 support package. It’s designed to ease everyday pressure for households on low incomes as prices remain stubbornly high.

In this updated guide, we’ll explain exactly who’s getting it, how it’s being paid, why it matters, and what to do if it’s missing. Let’s dive in together and get you the full picture.

What Is This Payment?

This isn’t a new gesture—it’s the final wave of a three-part payment strategy launched earlier in 2023. The earlier instalments of £301 and £300 helped households in spring and autumn 2023. Now, in June 2025, the government is delivering the last chunk—£299—automatically, no new applications required. If you got the previous rounds, this one is guaranteed too—if you still qualify.

Who Qualifies and When Is It Paid?

Eligibility Criteria
You must have been receiving one of these means-tested benefits during both March and April 2025:

• Universal Credit
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Income Support
• Working or Child Tax Credit
• Pension Credit

It’s an inclusive approach that ensures support reaches families, pensioners, and those on specific welfare support schemes.

Payment Schedule
The final round began on 10 June 2025, rolled out through three phases:

Date	Beneficiary Group
10–14 June	Universal Credit recipients
15–20 June	Pension Credit & ESA claimants
21–30 June	Tax Credit or mixed-benefit households

Funds are deposited straight into your usual benefits account. Keep an eye out for the “DWP COLP299” reference—that’s your signal it’s arrived.

Why It Makes a Real Difference

That extra £299 isn’t just a number—it can significantly ease financial pressure:

• Grocery and utility bills: Covering a week or more of essential spending
• Transport or school costs: Helping bridge gaps in monthly budgets
• Reducing dependence on loans: Less need to borrow from friends or local hardship funds

In many communities, that one-off payment boosts finances but also brings a sense of security. Nationally, 6.8 million payments were expected, and local charities report fewer households needing emergency hardship help.

What to Do If You Haven’t Got I

If 30 June 2025 passes and you haven’t received the payment, here’s what to do:

1. Check your benefit history
   Confirm you were claiming the required benefit in both March and April 2025.
2. Review your bank details
   If you opened a new account since, or your provider changed, double-check the DWP has correct info.
3. Look for letters or messages
   The DWP may have sent an update or follow-up note.
4. Contact the DWP helpline between 1–15 July 2025
   They’ll review your case to confirm payment eligibility.
   Most issues (like updated bank accounts or missed benefit updates) can be fixed, with payments processed by 20 July 2025.

A Few Final Thoughts

• No separate apps or forms required: This is automatic.
• It should land in the same account as your regular benefits, not a separate payment.
• Keep documentation handy: Benefits history, bank statements, any DWP communication
• Act quickly: The July window is your chance to catch missing payments before deadlines pass

In Summary

The final £299 cost-of-living payment may feel like a small gesture—but for many, it’s meaningful help amid ongoing financial strain. With clear rules, automatic delivery, and support in place for delays, the process is built to be smooth.

If it’s arrived, consider using the funds to ease upcoming bills. If it hasn’t, don’t delay—check eligibility, update details, and contact the DWP early in July.

Still have questions? I’m happy to help you work through eligibility, track the payment, or even draft an inquiry to the DWP.

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