Many eligible recipients did not receive the one-time €150 child benefit payment following yesterday’s (30 June 2026) first disbursement. Some beneficiaries noticed either no deposit at all in their bank accounts—or a smaller amount than expected.
Why Some Recipients Didn’t Get Paid
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has issued detailed guidance outlining possible reasons why the payment may not have been processed—or why a reduced amount was issued. According to AADE, common causes include:
- Failure to meet income eligibility criteria;
- No dependent child appearing on the tax return used for assessment;
- Missing or incorrectly declared IBAN details;
- Inconsistencies in the child’s personal information (e.g., name, date of birth, tax identification number);
- The child being born in 2025 or 2026—cases that will be reviewed during the supplementary payment round.
Why Some Parents Received Less Than €150
AADE clarifies that if a child is listed as dependent on both parents’ tax returns—or if a separate joint declaration specifies shared custody—the €150 benefit is split equally: €75 per parent.
Additionally, if a parent received €150 despite having two children, AADE explains this could mean: only one child was validated for this payment; both children were validated but the benefit was split 50–50 between the parents; or the second child qualifies only for the upcoming supplementary payment—especially if born in 2025 or 2026.