Child Benefit is usually paid every four weeks, typically on a Monday or Tuesday. For some single parents or those receiving certain benefits like Income Support, it can be paid weekly. The exact payment dates may adjust around bank holidays. The payment cycle is essentially four-weekly, meaning there are 13 payments in a year rather than monthly payments. You can find your payment dates by counting four weeks from your last payment. The first payment may take up to 12 weeks after the claim, with backdating possible for up to three months. Payments are made directly into a bank account. If a payment is late, checking your payment date and bank account is recommended before contacting the Child Benefit Office.