What does “overpayment” mean?
Money paid to you by mistake that they want back.
What to do
Check how they worked it out. If repayments are too high, ask them to lower the amount.
You may see it in letters from
- Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) — Benefits office
“overpayment” is a English word used in official letters in the United Kingdom. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.
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