Nearly all families with children can qualify, except for some due to immigration status. Child benefit is recovered via income tax at a rate of 1% for every £200 from an individual earning over £60,000. It is still payable to all families, regardless of income and should be claimed to protect the national insurance record for state pension. Child Benefit rate-Child Benefit £26.05 for the first child and £17.25 for each additional child.
Who qualifies
From birth to 16 years (claim within 3 months)
More information
If your child is aged 16 to 19 years old, provided they remain in approved education or training, you can still claim child benefit.
