Create account

Create an account on the UC website. Do this as soon as possible!

How long does it take?

5 to 10 minutes

Things you'll need

Email address

Bank account

Access to your mobile phone (if you have one)

Your partner's Universal Credit linking code (if you have a partner and they are claiming UC)

Tip! Once registered you have 28 days to make and submit the claim. The start date for your claim will be from the date the claim is submitted, so don’t delay the next steps!

Where do you need to go?

Remember to come back here once you're done so you can mark this step as complete and see what to do next

Create account

Create account

How long does it take?

Things you'll need

Email address

Bank account

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Access to your mobile phone (if you have one)

Your partner's Universal Credit linking code (if you have a partner and they are claiming UC)

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Where do you need to go?

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