About This Guide
Rates checked 3 November 2026 for tax year 2026/27. Always confirm current rates and rules on GOV.UK before acting. This is an independent guide, NOT GOV.UK, NOT HMRC.
What this site is
Child Benefit UK Guide is an independent information site about UK Child Benefit. It explains rates, how to claim, the High Income Child Benefit Charge, payment dates, and what happens after age 16, in plain English. It is NOT GOV.UK, NOT HMRC, and NOT an official claim service.
How this guide is written
Rates and rules are checked against GOV.UK pages where stated, with a last-checked date on the homepage. Tax year figures are for 2026/27 unless stated otherwise, and they change each April. This site gives general information only, not personal financial or tax advice. For your own case, check GOV.UK or a qualified adviser.
What this site does not do
This site does not take claims, does not check anyone's claim, does not collect National Insurance numbers, bank details, children's details, or personal documents, and does not charge for checking or claiming. Claims are made only through GOV.UK or the HMRC app.
Contact
Email: ukchildbenefit@gmail.com. See the Contact page for what to send and what never to send.