Credit: Getty - ContributorWe explain how to check if you've been paid and what to do if you've still not received it.HMRC aimed to pay everyone who is eligible for the payout by April 23, which was last Friday.The payments were made directly to the same bank account that you normally get your tax credits paid into.
The payment won't show up on the online tax credit service, but will appear on your bank statement as "HMRC C19 support".Those eligible should have received a text or letter from HMRC to confirm that you were in line to receive the boost. If you haven't received the one-off payment and believe you should have been, you will need to contact the tax credits helpline on 0345 300 3900.To be eligible for the £500 payment, you must have already been claiming working tax credits on March 2.
Those who get child tax credit payments and are eligible for working tax credit but do not get payments because their income is too high will also be able to get the payment.