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What Loans Can I get on universal credit?

You might be able to get a loan as part of your Universal Credit if you need to cover a specific expense – this is called a ‘budgeting advance’. If you get a budgeting advance, you’ll get reduced Universal Credit payments until you’ve paid off the amount you borrow. This will normally be over 12 months.

How many Budgeting Loans can I have in a year?

There’s no set limit to how many budgeting loans you can have in a year. You can either have one budgeting loan up to your maximum entitlement amount, or multiple smaller amounts up to the same maximum total. All that matters is you don’t exceed your entitlement, whether you’re single or in a relationship.

Can I get a budgeting advance if I already have one?

What is a budgeting loan? A budgeting loan – or a budgeting advance if you’re on Universal Credit – is cash on top of your benefits which will help you pay for certain essential expenses. It isn’t included in the Benefit Cap and you can take one out even if you’ve already had a Universal Credit advance loan.

Can you get a second advance on universal credit?

Both advances are available by messaging on the UC journal (choose the “about a payment” option), phoning the UC helpline or by making an appointment with your work coach at the Job Centre. If you tell them your need is urgent, they may be able to make the payment on the same day that you apply.

Can I get a second advance payment on universal credit?

The DWP will pay the advance into the same bank account you’re using for your Universal Credit claim. You can ask for up to a month of your Universal Credit entitlement. If you decide you need more, you can ask for a second payment but you’ll have to explain why you need it.

What are budgeting advances for?

A budgeting advance is an interest-free loan to help people claiming universal credit with one-off or unforeseen expenses. It can help pay for things like: household items such as cookers, fridges or beds. rent in advance or removal costs if moving home.

What can I get free on universal credit?

Discounts and freebies you can get if you’re on Universal Credit or benefitsApply for a council tax discount. Nab discounted BT broadband. Check for free school transport. Up to £500 if you’re pregnant. Apply for free school meals. Get half price bus or rail fares. Check if you can get Healthy Start food vouchers.