Getting a Universal Credit budgeting advance
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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.
You can apply for a budgeting advance to cover things like:
a one-off item - eg replacing a broken fridge
work-related expenses - eg buying uniform or tools
unexpected expenses
repairs to your home
travel expenses
maternity expenses
funeral expenses
moving costs or rent deposit
essential items, like clothes
If you've applied for Universal Credit but haven't had your first payment yet, you need to get an advance payment instead of a budgeting advance.
Taliadau Costau Byw
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When you can get a budgeting advance
You can get a budgeting advance if you need the money to help you get or stay in work - like train tickets for a job interview. If you need the money for any other reason, you’ll need to have claimed one of these benefits for 6 months or more:
Universal Credit
means-tested Jobseeker's Allowance,
means-tested Employment and Support Allowance
Income Support
Pension Credit
You'll also need to have earned less than £2,600 in the 6 months before your application. This figure is £3,600 if you live with a partner.
You can't get a budgeting advance if you or your partner is still paying off a previous budgeting advance.
How much you can borrow
The smallest budgeting advance you can get is £100. The maximum depends on your circumstances. You can borrow up to:
£348 if you're single without children
£464 if you're in a couple without children
£812 if you have children
If you have more than £1,000 in capital
Capital includes any savings, and some types of property.
If you have more than £1,000 in capital, the Jobcentre will reduce your budgeting advance by the excess amount.
For example, if you have £1,250 in capital, the Jobcentre will reduce your budgeting advance by £250.
Applying for a budgeting advance
You'll need to apply for your budgeting advance over the phone. To decide if you're eligible, and how much you can get, an adviser will look at:
whether you can afford to pay the loan back - they'll see if you have any debts and how much you owe to help work this out
how much you have in capital
You'll normally get a decision on the same day.
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If you're refused a budgeting advance
You can't appeal if your application is rejected, but you can ask for the decision to be looked at again. It will help if you can give new evidence or show that your circumstances have changed since your first request.
If you need money, check what extra help you can get.
You can read more about getting help with your living costs, or get help from your nearest Citizens Advice.
If you're in debt or rent arrears
There are some steps you can take to help you reduce your debt if you've just applied for Universal Credit.
You can also read our advice on dealing with debt.
If you’re struggling with money
There are things you can do to save on your regular living costs. Check what to do if you need help with living costs.
If you’re finding it hard to pay your bills, you can get help. Find out more about getting help with your bills.
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Adolygwyd y dudalen ar 19 Mehefin 2018