The DWP Can Now CHECK Your Bank — Pension Credit Alert 2026

The DWP can now ask your bank to check your account — and if you claim Pension Credit, you are already inside its scope. In this video you will find out exactly what this new power can see, who is caught, the savings figure that trips the alarm, and precisely what to do if a letter ever lands on your doorstep. ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 — The DWP power reaching into pensioners' bank accounts 1:55 — What the power can actually see 3:43 — Who is caught: the three benefits and Pension Credit 5:03 — The £16,000 savings figure that trips the alarm 7:11 — What a flag really means 8:17 — What happens in the days after you are flagged 9:24 — Who is completely excluded 10:00 — Scam calls pretending to be the DWP 10:52 — The five points brought together 11:25 — What to do this week This power comes from the Public Authorities Fraud, Error and Recovery Act, which received Royal Assent in December last year and created the Eligibility Verification Measure. It covers Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance and Pension Credit only — the basic and new State Pension are excluded by law. We explain the £16,000 capital limit that trips the alarm, why a flag is only a question reviewed by a real DWP officer, and how one honest folder of paperwork can settle the whole matter in your favour. This video is for general information only and is not personal financial, tax or legal advice. Rules change and individual circumstances differ. For your own situation, contact Citizens Advice, Age UK or check gov.uk before acting. Parts of this content were produced with the help of AI tools. Editorial responsibility for the final video rests with the author. #DWP #PensionCredit #StatePension #UKPensioners #EligibilityVerification #BankAccountChecks #PensionCredit2026