December Kindergeld payments 2024. December Kindergeld payments 2024. Parents have something to look forward to this December, as the payment dates for Kindergeld have been announced. With the holiday season approaching, some families will receive their payments earlier than usual.Â
Currently, the monthly Kindergeld amount is set at €250 per child. Additionally, many families may qualify for an extra benefit called Kinderzuschlag, a supplement aimed at supporting families with limited incomes who do not rely on social assistance. The amount of this supplement varies depending on the family’s total income. Below are the payment dates for Kindergeld and Kinderzuschlag transfers in December 2024, ensuring families can plan ahead during the festive season.
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With Christmas just around the corner, many families are feeling the financial strain of the holiday season. To help ease this burden, December 2024 child benefit payments will be sent earlier than usual. The money will reach all accounts by December 17 at the latest, with the first payments starting on December 4. Parents can plan their holiday spending better with this early payment schedule.
The Kindergeld is a family benefit given to all people who work in Germany and have children. The amount of the benefit depends on how many children a family has.
In 2023, the child benefit in Germany is as follows:
- For 1 child: 250 euros
- For 2 children: 500 euros
- For 3 children: 750 euros
- For 4 children: 1000 euros
- For 5 children: 1250 euros
This benefit helps families manage the costs of raising children and is paid monthly to support families’ financial needs.
Kindergeld payment dates in December
The Family Benefits Office in Germany does not pay monthly benefits to all beneficiaries on the same day due to technical reasons. Instead, the payment date depends on the last digit of the Kindergeldnummer (Child Benefit number).
If the last digit is 0, the payment is made at the beginning of the month. Then, payments are made for those with the last digit 1, followed by those with the last digit 2. People with the last digit 8 or 9 usually get their payments at the end of the month, but in 2025, this schedule will change. Recently, the payment dates for Kindergeld in 2025 were published, and it’s also important to note that the amount of the child benefit will slightly increase from 2025.
| The last digit of the Kindergeldnummer | Payout date |
| 0 | December 4th |
| 1 | December 5th |
| 2 | December 6th |
| 3 | December 9th |
| 4 | December 10th |
| 5 | December 11th |
| 6 | December 12th |
| 7 | December 13th |
| 8 | December 16th |
| 9 | December 17th |
Kinderzushlag supplement
In addition to the regular child benefit, many low-income families are eligible for a child benefit supplement, known as Kinderzuschlag. The amount of this supplement depends on the family’s income and can be as much as 250 euros per child each month. Both the child benefit and the supplement are paid together. However, to receive the supplement, a separate application must be submitted to the Family Fund. According to the Federal Employment Agency, the supplement is usually granted for a period of 6 months. After this period ends, the application must be submitted again for continued support.