Child Benefit rates
YouÂll usually get Child Benefit ?for children youÂre responsible for, even if youÂre not their parent. Only 1 person can get ?Child Benefit for each child.
Rates
There are 2 Child Benefit rates. These rates are fixed until April 2015.
| Who the allowance is for | Rate (weekly) |
|---|---|
| Eldest or only child | £20.50 |
| Additional children | £13.55 (per child) |
The benefit cap
The benefit cap puts a limit on the total amount of benefit that most people aged 16 to 64 can get. The benefit cap started to affect some local councils from 15 April 2013.