How much is Winter Fuel Payment in 2026?
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In short: Between £200 and £300 depending on your age and household circumstances during the qualifying period — paid as a single winter payment, usually in November or December.
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Higher amounts apply where someone in the household is over 80 or you live alone.
It is tax-free and does not count as income for means-tested benefits in the usual way.
See gov.uk for the exact rates for the current winter.
Primary source: gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment
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