You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.
Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on:
- your standard allowance
- any extra amounts that apply to you
- any money taken off your payment
- if you’re working, how much you earn
See how much you could get by using a benefits calculator.
Standard allowance
You’ll get one standard allowance for your household.
How much you’ll getMonthly standard allowance
If you’re single and under 25
£292.11
If you’re single and 25 or over
£368.74
If you live with your partner and you’re both under 25
£458.51 (for you both)
If you live with your partner and either of you are 25 or over
£578.82 (for you both)
You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need help with your living costs. You could be:
- out of work
- working (including self-employed or part time)
- unable to work, for example because of a health condition
To claim you must:
- live in the UK
- be aged 18 or over (there are some exceptions if you’re 16 to 17)
- be under State Pension age
- have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments
You can apply for Universal Credit online.
You need to create an account to make a claim. You must complete your claim within 28 days of creating your account or you will have to start again. Your claim starts on the date you submit it in your account.
If you live with your partner, you will both need to create accounts. You’ll link them together when you claim. You cannot claim by yourself.
If you cannot claim online, you can claim by phone through the Universal Credit helpline.