A formalized schedule exists in Canada for the dates of paying major federal benefits by means of direct deposit, or mailed cheque if bank info had never been updated. In the month of September 2025, some major payments are scheduled to take place at the end of the month. These payments will be for CPP, OAS (including GIS), CCB, and GST/HST Credit.
Dates For Payments For Major Programs
Canada Pension Plan (CPP): September 25, 2025, which includes retirement pensions as well as disability, children’s, and survivor benefits.
- Old Age Security (OAS): Also September 25, 2025, for those who receive OAS, GIS, and supplements.
- Canada Child Benefit (CCB): The payment date is September 19, 2025. This benefit usually helps families with children under 18.
- GST/HST Credit: Payment is quarterly, with the next installment after the summer on October 3, 2025. But as far as expectations go for September, this is when and who will qualify for the up-coming credit deposit.
Updated Tariff And Eligibility For September 2025
Well, the following are a few alterations worth mentioning other than payment dates:
- CPP considerations: The maximum CPP benefit has been reviewed and revised upward to $1,433.00 monthly for persons having full-annual contributions; OAS for seniors from 65 to 74 years stands at $734.95/month, and $808.45/month for persons aged 75 and above. If income is low enough, GIS may serve to increase these amounts.
- Almost no change has taken place with respect to eligibility for most; in CPP, you must have contributed previously; for OAS/GIS, the age need plus residency and income are thresholds. A reminder has gone out to beneficiaries to update their bank account and contact details to avoid any delay in payment concerns.
What Recipients Should Be Doing Now
To keep pension and benefit payments from being delayed:
- Verify your direct deposit information in your My Service Canada Account (or equivalent) to avoid funding delays.
- Verify your eligibility and income threshold, especially for OAS, GIS, and CCB, since these may interfere with the amount you receive.
Note the payment schedule and organize your finances accordingly. Set aside certain payments; for instance, knowing that September 25 is the arrival date for CPP/OAS can help in managing expenses.
Also Read: Canada GST/HST Rebate 2025: Eligibility, Payment Dates & New Rebate Amounts