Family support
Child Benefit Rates
Current and recent UK Child Benefit weekly rates for the eldest or only child and additional children.
Eldest or only child
£27.05/week
2026/27
Each additional child
£17.90/week
2026/27
Recent weekly Child Benefit rates
| Tax year | Eldest or only child | Other children |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | £27.05 | £17.90 |
| 2025/2026 | £26.05 | £17.25 |
| 2024/2025 | £25.60 | £16.95 |
Who can claim
Child Benefit is normally paid to a person responsible for a child who meets the eligibility rules. The amount depends on whether the child is the eldest or only child, or an additional child.
High Income Child Benefit Charge
Higher-income households may have to pay some or all of their Child Benefit back through the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Use the Child Benefit calculator to estimate the effect.
Official source
HM Revenue & CustomsPeriod: 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027
Last data update: 08 October 2026
Put the data to work