Child Benefit Helpline

How it works

You get Child Benefit if you’re responsible for bringing up a child who is:

Only one person can get Child Benefit for a child.

It’s paid every 4 weeks and there’s no limit to how many children you can claim for.

By claiming Child Benefit:

If you choose not to get Child Benefit payments, you should still fill in and send off the claim form.

If you or your partner earn over £50,000

You may have to pay back some of your Child Benefit in tax if your (or your partner’s) individual income is over £50,000.

If your circumstances change

You must report any change of circumstances to the Child Benefit Office.

Who to contact

Telephone
0300 200 3100 0300 200 3100
Website
https://www.gov.uk/.../child-benefit
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Parent Organisation
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Where to go

Address
H M Revenue & Customs St. Marks House Stanley Street
Preston
Lancashire
Postcode
PR1 4AT
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Availability

Age Ranges
From 16 years to 99 years

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