The Canada Revenue Agency has officially confirmed that a $649 payment will be available to millions of Canadians in December 2025. If you are a Canadian citizen, you may be one of those who are going to get it.
The CRA will issue this payment through direct deposit and paper check. Those for whom the payment will be released through direct deposit will receive it within an hour, but those with a paper check will have to wait at least three days to receive it in their mailbox.
In this article, we have discussed the $649 payment in December 2025. By reading this, you will learn who is eligible to receive this payment, the date on which CRA will release this payment, and much more.
What is the $649 payment from the CRA in December 2025?
The £649 payment that many Canadians will receive in December 2025 will be provided under the Canada Child Benefit program, a benefit provided by the federal government to cover the cost of raising a child.
This payment, which is going to be received in December 2025, will be completely tax-free. One thing you should know is that the amount we have mentioned is in the case of one qualifying child; if you have more than one child, then the amount you will get can be bigger.
Who is eligible to get this payment in December 2025?
The Canada Revenue Agency is providing a payment of $649 in December 2025 to those who have already applied for the Canada Child Benefit or have been receiving these benefits from this program for years or months.
If you recently applied for the Canada Child Benefit, you will receive this payment in December 2025 only if the CRA has processed your application. If your application is still pending, you will not receive this payment.
On which date will this be received in December 2025?
This CCB payment of $649 will be released by the Canada Revenue Agency on December 12, 2025. If you receive this payment via direct deposit, you will receive it in your bank account within a few hours.
If you receive your payment through a paper check, you will have to wait for some time to receive it. As the payment will be released on December 12, 2025, it is likely that the Sheikh will receive it on December 15th.
How much will be received in December 2025?
The payment you receive under the Canada Child Benefit depends on the number of qualifying children you have. Each child under 6 receives a payment of $649, and children over 6 and under 17 receive $547.
Suppose you have two qualifying children, one under the age of six and the other over the age of six. In this case, the payment you will receive will be up to $1,196. You will receive the maximum amount only if your income does not exceed the AFNI threshold.
What if the December 2025 payment is not received on time?
If you are a beneficiary of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and you do not receive your December 2025 payment on time, the first thing you should do is contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to find out why you did not receive your payment.
If there is any mistake from CRA’s side, they will fix it and process your payment ASAP. And if there is any issue with your eligibility, in such a situation, you will have to provide the required documents, after which they will verify, and if they find you eligible, only then will your payment be processed.
Disclaimer: The CRA $649 monthly benefit details are for informational purposes only. Verify eligibility and payment info with the CRA.