There are six unexpected DWP payments worth up to £20,000 that could add money to your bank account before Christmas.

For example, the extra money could be due to arrears owed to you, a Christmas bonus, or a correction of a historical underpayment error by the benefits office.

Before spending the money, it’s important to confirm where it came from and why you received it, as you may not be entitled to keep it, reports The Sun.

If it turns out to be an accidental overpayment, even if caused…