What number do I ring for budgeting advance?

You can apply for a budgeting advance by calling the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644, or 0800 012 1888 if you’d like to speak in Welsh.

What number do I call for a Budgeting Loan?

The Budgeting Loan phone number is 0345 603 6967. You can use the Budgeting Loan contact number to request a SF500 or to ask questions about the progress of your Budgeting Loan application.

Can you give me the number of the Social Fund?

Social Fund Phone Number

Social Fund,Phone Numbers
Telephone tel:08001690140 0800

Can I get a second Budgeting Advance?

You cannot get a second Budgeting Advance before you have fully paid off the first, so even if your first advance was for less than the maximum amount, you cannot ‘top up’ your advance to the full amount.

What qualifies for a Budgeting Advance?

To get a Budgeting Advance, you must have: been getting Universal Credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or State Pension Credit for 6 months or more, unless you need the money to help you start a new job or keep an existing job.

How do I contact my DWP Budgeting Loan?

If you cannot use digital services at all, Universal Credit applications can still be made over the phone.

  1. Telephone: 0800 328 5644.
  2. Textphone: 0800 328 1344.
  3. Welsh language: 0800 328 1744.

How long does it take for a loan to go into your bank?

How Long Does It Take To Get a Loan?

Online Lenders Traditional Banks or Credit Unions
Application Time Plan for 15 minutes or so Plan for 15 to 60 minutes
Approval Time Three to seven days Same day to several days
Funding After Approval One to seven business days Same day to several days