DWP BACS — Department for Work and Pensions Bank Charge Explained

DWP BACS on your bank statement may relate to Department for Work and Pensions, which is listed in the Government category. UK government department responsible for welfare and pension services. Charges or credits from DWP may relate to benefit overpayment recovery, social fund repayments, or other DWP transactions.

What Is the DWP BACS Charge?

DWP BACS may relate to Department for Work and Pensions, which is listed in the Government category.

UK government department responsible for welfare and pension services. Charges or credits from DWP may relate to benefit overpayment recovery, social fund repayments, or other DWP transactions.

DWP BACS is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a DWP BACS Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Department for Work and Pensions by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Department for Work and Pensions account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Department for Work and Pensions directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Department for Work and Pensions Use on Bank Statements?

Department for Work and Pensions may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About DWP BACS

What is DWP BACS on my bank statement?

DWP BACS is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Department for Work and Pensions, which is listed in the Government category. UK government department responsible for welfare and pension services. Charges or credits from DWP may relate to benefit overpayment recovery, social fund repayments, or other DWP transactions. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is DWP BACS on my bank statement?

DWP BACS is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel DWP BACS?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Department for Work and Pensions account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Department for Work and Pensions directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about Department for Work and Pensions and all its known transaction codes, visit the Department for Work and Pensions merchant page.