I don't recall getting one, but my husband receives the state pension Christmas bonus of £10.

 

I did too. Big wow huh?! I was expecting a case of vodka at the very least!

 

I just googled it, and there does seem to be a Christmas bonus if you are on certain benefits.

 

I got the extra tenner on my carers allowance and OH got an extra tenner with her pension, so we must be doubly blessed.

A nice single malt would have been nicer, right enough. Though a tenner won't cover that.

 

That £10 originated with Ted Heath I think and no one ever had the courage to rescind it even when the winter heating payment was introduced.

 

Mum and Dad both get the higher rate of Attendance Allowance and it looks like they got an extra £150 each for Christmas.

 

I'd make do with half a case

I'll have to check if I've got my £10.

 

Well, nothing for me so far with my carer's allowance. Good job I didn't dash out and spend it!

And no AA big bonus for OH either.
Are you sure that wasn't a double payment because of the bank holiday next week?

 

Christmas Bonus is marked XB. I'm thinking what to spend my £10 on!

 

That would make total sense yes of course.

I did think it was a bit generous!

 

"Christmas Bonus is marked XB"

XB>>>Xmas Bonus>>>https://www.gov.uk/christmas-bonus/eligibility

 

Oh yes, I got a tenner more as well!

Strange, OH's account shows the bonus separately marked XB. That's the State Pension bonus I think - not sure you get another one for AA as well. I think it's one bonus per person so don't spend this generous amount all at once!

 

Well, I haven't had the carer's allowance bonus. Maybe it will be on the next payment, in time for the January sales......last payment was Nov 30, (paid every 4 weeks.)

 

Was it £248.40 or £258.40?

 

£248.40.
Maybe it will be in with the December payment.

 

Yeah, maybe it's paid in December for everyone, whatever the day, even after Christmas.

 

Do you know, I think I will actually treat myself to something with it.
Probably involving chocolate.