A person may be eligible for Scottish Child Payment if all of the following apply:

• they live in Scotland
• they or their partner are getting certain benefits or payments
• they or their partner are the main person looking after a child who’s under 16 years old

The main person looking after the child (if any) might want to complete the application form, and use their bank details for payment.

The qualifying benefits are:

• Child Tax Credit
• Income Support
• Pension Credit
• Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance