What you should know before reviewing

Choose your date (so as not to waste time)

The quickest way to clear up any doubts is this: Your handwriting defines your day, but your real confirmation Check your balance and transactions. Don't wait for "messages" or rely on what people tell you in groups: confirm with data.

• It's by letter: the account first letter of the first surname.
• It is reflected in the day: It can appear at any time (morning/afternoon).
• Avoid fraud: No one should ask you for PINs, CVVs, or passwords to "verify".

Step by step: how to check your Welfare payment date (quickly)

Do this in order and you're all set. In less than 2 minutes you'll know your exact date and how to confirm if the deposit has been received.

• Step 1 (Now): identifies the first letter of your first surname.
• Step 2: Find your letter on the official calendar (below) and locate your day.
• Step 3: On your assigned day, check balance and transactions (not just notifications).
• Step 4: If your date has passed and you don't see a deposit, check back during the day and check again later.
• Step 5: If it still doesn't show up, check your card and avoid PIN blocks (failed attempts).
• Step 6 (Key): If someone asks you for information via WhatsApp, ignore it: it's a typical sign of fraud.

Direct tip: If your bill is due on two days (e.g., C or G), check both days: the deposit can fall on either one.

Welfare payment schedule January–February 2026 by letter

This calendar corresponds to the distribution of the two-month period. January–February 2026 and it is done from Monday 5 to the Wednesday, January 28, according to the initial letter of the first surname.

• TO: Monday, January 5th
• B: Tuesday, January 6
• C: Wednesday, January 7th and Thursday, January 8th
• D, E, F: Friday, January 9
• G: Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th of January
• H, I, J, K: Wednesday, January 14
• L: Thursday, January 15
• M: Friday, January 16th and Monday, January 19th
• N, Ñ, O: Tuesday, January 20
• P, Q: Wednesday, January 21
• A: Thursday, January 22nd and Friday, January 23rd
• S: Monday, January 26
• T, U, V: Tuesday, January 27
• W, X, Y, Z: Wednesday, January 28

If you want to see which programs are included, amounts, what to do if your date has already passed, and a quick plan to avoid delays, click here.

Welfare payment confirmation: how to know if it has been received (without a doubt)

Your date tells you when it's your turn, but what matters is confirming the deposit. If your day has arrived, check balance and transactionsMany deposits appear during the day, so it's a good idea to check more than once.

Programs that receive deposits in this dispersion

During this distribution, people enrolled in the Welfare programs who use the Banco del Bienestar cardIf you are enrolled and your card is active, your deposit will be processed according to your account.

• Pension for Older Adults
• Pension for People with Disabilities
• Women's Welfare Pension
• Working Mothers Program

Action plan if your date has passed and the deposit is not reflected.

If your payment has already been deposited and it hasn't appeared, don't panic. Follow this plan today to clear up any doubts and avoid unnecessary delays.

• 1) Please confirm that you are checking the correct two-month period (January–February 2026).
• 2) Check movementsnot just the balance (sometimes the transaction appears first).
• 3) Check if your card has been blocked by PIN (failed attempts) and correct it at the ATM if applicable.
• 4) Avoid intermediaries: do not hand over your card, PIN or data for "help".
• 5) If the problem persists, go to an official channel with your ID and card.

Avoid fraud: typical signs (act immediately)

Scams increase during payday. If you experience any of these, cut off contact immediately.

• They ask you PINCVV, codes or photos of your card “to confirm payment”.
• They send you a link "to consult" and ask for personal information.
• They pressure you urgently (“today or you lose support”).

FAQ: Quick questions about payment dates for Welfare

Why do they pay per installment? To organize the distribution and reduce saturation in branches and ATMs.

What time does the deposit fall? It can appear at different times of the day. The best thing to do is check your balance and transactions.

If my handwriting is two days old, which one is the right one? Either one: check both days.

What do I do if it didn't fall? Follow the action plan: review transactions, card statement, and avoid sharing data.

Go back and check your handwriting now

If you haven't already, go back to the calendar by letter and find your exact date. It's the quickest way to organize your retirement and clear up any doubts today.