Thousands of state pensioners in Scotland are set to receive Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments on Monday, despite a bank holiday. Payments worth £965 for new, full state pensioners and £740 for older state pensioners are being issued as previously scheduled.
Payment Confirmation
Social Security Scotland confirmed that payments are not affected by the bank holiday. They stated: "Our phonelines and webchat will be closed on Monday 15 June. They will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 16 June. Payments are not affected. People due a payment on Monday 15 June should usually receive it by the end of the day."
Bank Holiday Context
The update comes after King Charles approved a bank holiday to mark the World Cup. Social Security Scotland added that people can still apply for benefits online at any time and find answers to most questions on their website.
State Pension Details in Scotland
The State Pension in Scotland follows the same rules, rates, and administration as the rest of the UK. The full rate for the new State Pension is £241.30 per week. The amount you receive and your State Pension age depend on your National Insurance (NI) record and birth date.
For the new state pension, recipients receive £241.30 per week, available to men born on or after April 6, 1951, and women born on or after April 6, 1953. Typically, 35 qualifying years of National Insurance contributions are needed to get the full amount, with a minimum of 10 years to receive any payout.
The Basic State Pension is worth £184.90 per week for those who reached State Pension age before April 6, 2016.
State Pension Age
The State Pension age is currently 66 across Scotland and the rest of the UK, with incremental increases legislated to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028.
Additional Support
If you are on a low income, you may be eligible to top up your State Pension with Pension Credit, which can also help unlock other benefits like the Winter Fuel Payment.
