When claiming child benefit, when is the child trust fund voucher supposed to come?

Question

I recently got my child benefit form back to say that I can get child benefit for my 18 week old daughter. But it didn't say anything about the £250 child trust fund voucher, I have set up an account for her, but it will not be active untill I send them the voucher.

I got that letter a week ago. Does anyone know when you hear about the voucher or are supposed to get it?

Thanxs

Answer 1

you should get the voucher this week, i think ours took about two weeks to come, you just reminded me i still need to do my ds account!!

Answer 2

We got our voucher about 4 or 5 weeks after we registered for child benefit.  Doesn't take long really.

Maj

Answer 3

I think my son was about 5 weeks old when it came-I didn't need to do anything to get it after applying for child benefit.

Answer 4

I think I got my two about 4-6 weeks after the child benefit letter. They send you an information pack first, then the voucher. You don't have to do anything else or apply for it it will come automatically. As will the extra £250 voucher if your income is low enough to qualify for it. :)