Child Benefit Application
Child benefit is a non-means-tested benefit payable for each child. You can get child benefit no matter what your income but see below for information on the high-income child benefit charge if your income is over a certain level.
There are two separate amounts, with a higher amount for your eldest (or only) child. From 6 April 2023, you get £24.00 a week for your eldest child and £15.90 a week for each of your other children.
It is paid by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Although it is not means tested, from 7 January 2013, if you (or your partner) have adjusted net income of £50,000 or more, you will be subject to a tax charge unless you opt not to receive payments of child benefit.