CORONAVIRUS: These amounts include a £20 a week increase that is a temporary measure up to September 2021 due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This means that in October 2021 you may see your UC award drop by up to £20 a week. Think carefully before taking out any commitments that you will still be responsible to pay after October 2021.
Standard allowance
Every Universal Credit award should include a standard amount for you (and your partner).
This is known as your Standard Allowance.
Your monthly amount will depend on whether you are single or in a couple, and your age:
| Your circumstances | Monthly Standard Allowance |
| Single and under 25 | £344.00 |
| Single and 25 or over | £411.51 |
| In a couple and you’re both under 25 | £490.60 |
| In a couple and either of you are 25 or over | £596.58 |
Example:
Ruben lives on his own in a rented one bedroom flat. Ruben is 23 years old. His Maximum Universal Credit will include a Standard Allowance of £344.00
Example:
Phil and Vanda are a couple. They live in a rented three bedroom house with their two children. Phil is 24 and Vanda is 27. Their Maximum Universal Credit will include a Standard Allowance of £596.58.