Child benefit

I always got £96 every month for child benefit since my baby was born I read that this April they increased it to 25.60 weekly so £25.60 x 4 is £102.4 But I only got £100.80 It’s no big deal as it’s only a few pounds but I just wanted to know why. Does anyone know ?
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I got £99.50 but I’m not sure if that’s because it’s not 4 weeks into April yet? So it will depend which weeks it’s fallen in if you get me? X

Ah that makes sense x thank you

As Sophie said, think it only came into effect from 7th April

I only got £96 so it must of only changed as of April the new tax year

I am the same as you - I was thinking to call them and ask them the same. I wonder if they just adjusted it to reflect that it started on 6th April rather than the 1st. If I find out I’ll post a reply again here.

Thank you @Anisa

I managed to call the Child Benefit office this morning. They have told me that they’ve calculated the new payment from 6-8th April so everyone who’s received less is the result of this month being adjusted to reflect that it’s about a week later in line with whenever your payment week is. I’ve been told the full payment will be given from the next month. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much for the update @Anisa

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