Apply for Universal Credit

Apply for Universal Credit

You can apply for Universal Credit online.

Before you apply, check if you’re eligible and what you can get if you live:

in England, Scotland and Walesin Northern Ireland

This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

You might also need to book and attend an interview at your local Jobcentre Plus. You’ll be told if you need to after you apply.

You’ll get your first payment around 5 weeks after applying online if your application is successful.

Start nowon the Universal Credit service

What you need to know

Call the helpline to get help making your claim online.

Universal Credit helpline Telephone: 0800 328 5644 Welsh language: 0800 012 1888 Textphone: 0800 328 1344 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Find out about call charges

https://www.universal-credit.service.gov.uk/postcode-checker