Child Benefit

Child benefit is paid for each:

• child under 16 years old
• child under 19 years still in full time education
• child aged 16 or 17 years registered for work or training with the careers service, Connexions Service or a similar service

By claiming Child Benefit, you can get:

• an allowance paid to you for each child - you'll usually get it every 4 weeks
• National Insurance credits which count towards your State Pension
• a National Insurance number for your child without them having to apply for one - they'll usually get the number shortly before they turn 16 years old

If you choose not to get Child Benefit payments, you should still make a claim to get the other advantages.

Additional Contact Information
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