winter fuel payment

[saintpeter48]

which government dept issue the winter fuel payment for pensioners? I do not have a bank account and am due for my first winter payment this year and need to know who to contact to get payment through other means, thankyou in advance.

[A.Guest]

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefit s/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Inretireme nt/DG_10018657

[cupotee2]

If you recieve any other benefit it will be paid by the same method I would think.