Last week, HM Revenue & Customs reported that 7,500 people are still getting tax credits, child benefit or guardian’s allowance paid into Post Office card accounts.
The deadline for HMRC to stop payments into Post Office accounts has been extended from 30th November 2021 to 5th April 2022. After this date, HMRC will suspend payments for anyone who has not provided an alternative bank, building society or credit union account.
To provide details of an alternative account, please contact one of HMRC’s helplines (0345 300 3900 for tax credits or 0300 200 3100 for Child Benefit) or use your Personal Tax Account.
Please note, this does not apply to DWP benefits which can continue to be paid into Post Office card accounts until November.
