Scottish Child Payment applications are now open for children aged under 16.

You can apply for the payment of £100 every 4 weeks if you

- get Universal Credit, tax credits or other qualifying benefits and

- have a child or children aged under 16

The quickest way to apply is online at https://bit.ly/SocialSecurityScotlandScottishChildPayment but you can also apply by phone (0800 182 2222), by post  or in person.  If applying by post, please follow the online instructions at https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-child-payment/how-to-apply.

If you have already been getting Scottish Child Payment for your child under 6 then you do not need to reapply. If you have older children you can add them to your existing Scottish Child Payment at https://bit.ly/SocialSecurityScotlandScottishChildPayment