Child benefit amounts
The child benefit amounts are stated per child per quarter . Child benefit is paid after the end of each quarter.
Child benefit for the 4th quarter of 2025 will be paid on 2 January 2026.
Payment on 2 January 2026
| Child’s age | Amount |
|---|---|
| 0 to 5 years | €291.49 |
| 6 to 11 years | €353.95 |
| 12 to 17 years | €416.41 |
To determine when you are entitled to child benefit, we assess the situation on the first day of each quarter. The quarters start on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October. Child benefit is paid on a quarterly basis.
If your child was born after 1 October 2025, you will be entitled to child benefit starting from the 1st quarter. Child benefit is always paid after the end of a quarter. You will therefore receive your payment at the start of April 2026.
Fill in your child’s date of birth to see when you will receive your first child benefit payment.
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To determine as from when you are entitled to a higher amount of child benefit, we assess the situation on the first day of each quarter. The quarters start on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October. Child benefit is paid on a quarterly basis.
If your child turned 6 or 12 after 1 October 2025, you will get the higher amount starting from the 1st quarter. Child benefit is always paid after the end of a quarter. You will therefore get the higher amount at the start of April 2026.
Fill in your child’s date of birth to see when your child benefit will go up.
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