Guides › Pensions and Retirement › Winter Fuel Payment 2026 to 2027: Who Gets It
Winter Fuel Payment 2026 to 2027: Who Gets It
If you were born on or before 27 June 1960 you could get between £100 and £300 for winter 2026 to 2027. Most people get it automatically, with a letter in October or November and payment in November or December 2026. If your own income is over £35,000, HMRC will take it back.
At a Glance
Your Rights
What the rules say, with a link to the official source for each.
Winter Fuel Payment
GOV.UK
If you were born on or before 27 June 1960 you could get between £100 and £300 to help pay heating bills for winter 2026 to 2027. Most eligible people get it automatically and receive a letter in October or November showing the amount, and are paid in November or December 2026. If your total income is over £35,000, HMRC will take the payment back; your partner's income is not counted. source
Time Limits to Know
Miss a deadline and you can lose a right. Check the dates on your own paperwork.
- Nov to Dec 2026PaymentLetter in October or November
Steps to Take
Step 1 of 5
Check your date of birth against the rule.
Step 2 of 5
Look out for the letter in October or November.
Step 3 of 5
If no letter arrives, check whether you need to claim on GOV.UK.
Step 4 of 5
If your income is over £35,000, expect HMRC to take it back.
Step 5 of 5
Check Pension Credit too, which can unlock other help.
(Tap the numbers to reveal steps)
Where to Go If It Is Not Put Right
Your options, in order, and when each one applies.
Winter Fuel Payment (GOV.UK)
Eligibility and claiming.
Good to Know
Small things that make your complaint stronger.
You can opt out on GOV.UK if you do not want it.
Want Help?
If you would like one of our team to look at your problem, our initial case review is free. We cannot guarantee any outcome and we do not give legal advice.
Lead reviewer
Luke Marley
Founder and Lead Reviewer
Luke founded CPUK in 2026 after seeing how hard it is for ordinary people to get problems with companies put right. He oversees our guides and checks them against official sources.
Research by Katie Burt, Co-founder and Operations Lead (17 years in the care sector, including managing services for vulnerable adults), and the CPUK Research Team. Researched with AI-assisted research tools, then checked and corrected by our team.
Last checked: 13 October 2026. We are not paid by the companies we write about. Adverts never affect our guidance. Read our editorial policy.
Sources and official links
- gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment Checked 13 October 2026