Child Benefit contact number
Child Benefit is run by HMRC, not the DWP. This line covers new claims, payments, and changes such as a child staying in education.
Checked against gov.uk on 7 September 2026
Child Benefit enquiriesLocal rate
Other ways to call
From outside the UK: +44 161 210 3086
Have this ready before you call
- Your National Insurance number
- Your Child Benefit number, if you have one
- Your child's birth certificate details, for a new claim
Common questions
Is the Child Benefit number free?
It is a standard-rate 0300 number: the same cost as calling a landline and inside inclusive minutes on most plans.
Who do I call about the High Income Child Benefit Charge?
That is a tax question, so the Income Tax line on 0300 200 3300 handles it, or Self Assessment if you file a return.