State pensioners born before 1960 spot surprise payments in bank accounts

NewsCost Of LivingPensionCash arrived earlier than usual for some households14:57, 28 Aug 2026Updated 15:39, 28 Aug 2026Cash has been paid early to some pensioners.Unexpected payments have been landing in bank accounts of some pensioners.‌The cash dropped into accounts on Friday, August 28.‌The switch to payment dates has occurred because of the upcoming August bank holiday.‌READ MORE: State pensioners told not eligible for Winter Fuel Payments even if they meet age ruleREAD MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey £515 payments for state pensioners born before 1960Money has been paid out early to households whose usual payment dates were due to fall on the bank holiday, August 31.‌This is a one-off change because the DWP doesn't process payments on bank holidays.Payments are instead brought for