![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/millions-to-get-300-cost-of-living-payment-direct-to-bank-account-from-tomorrow/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NINTCHDBPICT000722315872-7.jpg&description=MILLIONS of pensioners will get a £300 cost of living paying directly into their bank accounts. The "pensioner cost of living payment", will start to be dished out to eight million households from today (November 1). Millions of pensioners eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment will get an extra £300 payment to help with the rising cost of livingCredit: Getty The help was first announced by new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak when he was Chancellor back in May. It is separate from the £650 cost of living payment for those on Universal Credit and other legacy befits. The extra cash will be given to those who already get the winter fuel payment, worth between £100 and £300 for those over state pension age. This means that some pensioners eligible for the extra cash could receive up to £600. Below we explain what you need to know about the help and when it will land in your account. Who is eligible for the additional £300 this winter? To qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment and Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, the following must apply: You were born on or before September 25, 1956 You lived in the UK for at least one day during the week of 19 to 25 September 2022 - this is called the 'qualifying week' If you did not live in the UK during the qualifying week, you might still get the payment if both of the following apply: You live in Switzerland or a European Economic Area (EEA) country You have a genuine and sufficient link to the UK - this can include having lived or worked in the UK, and having family in the UK You cannot get the payment if you live in Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Portugal or Spain because the average winter temperature is higher than the warmest region of the UK. You won't get the payment if you are in hospital for more then a year getting free treatment and in some other circumstances. To find out more about who is eligible visit gov.uk. Do I need to apply for the payment? You generally do not need to claim Winter Fuel Payment - you'll get it){kind=link}
MILLIONS of pensioners will get a £300 cost of living paying directly into their bank accounts.
The “pensioner cost of living payment”, will start to be dished out to eight million households from today (November 1).
The help was first announced by new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak when he was Chancellor back in May.
It is separate from the £650 cost of living payment for those on Universal Credit and other legacy befits.
The extra cash will be given to those who already get the winter fuel payment, worth between £100 and £300 for those over state pension age.