In May 2026, Bankinter, Unicaja and Caja Ingenieros are among the first entities to advance the payment, with payment scheduled for Friday, May 22, while CaixaBank maintains the 24th and banks such as Santander, BBVA, Sabadell, ING, Ibercaja, Kutxabank or Cajamar concentrate the payment on Monday the 25th.
When pensions are paid in May 2026
May arrives with one of the most repeated searches by millions of pensioners: what day the pension is collected this month. The answer depends on the bank, because although Social Security makes the official payment in the first days of the following month, most entities advance the deposit to the end of the current month.
In practice, the bulk of the May 2026 pensions will be collected between Friday, May 22 and Monday, May 25. This advance allows pensioners to have the money earlier and organize payments, bills, purchases, and usual expenses without having to wait for the ordinary Social Security calendar.
Pension Payment Table in May 2026 by Bank
- Bankinter: Friday, May 22
- Unicaja: Friday, May 22
- Caja Ingenieros: Friday, May 22
- CaixaBank: Sunday, May 24
- BBVA: Monday, May 25
- Ibercaja: Monday, May 25
- Banco Sabadell: Monday, May 25
- ING: Monday, May 25
- Banco Santander: Monday, May 25
- Kutxabank: Monday, May 25
- Cajamar: Monday, May 25
- Abanca: May 25 or May 29, according to published forecasts
Dates may vary due to internal operations, account type, processing time, or the specific policy of each entity. PTherefore, it is advisable to check the bank's application or confirm directly with the branch if the deposit does not appear first thing in the morning.
Banks that pay pensions earlier in May
The first entities to advance the payment of the May pension will be Bankinter, Unicaja, and Caja Ingenieros, with an expected deposit on Friday, May 22. In the case of Unicaja, the payment will be made on that day, although the entity reminds that the deposit will be available from 12:00 PM.
CaixaBank maintains its usual date of the 24th of each month, even if it falls on a Sunday. The entity has set the 24th as a stable reference for the payment of benefits during 2026, regardless of whether it is a working day, holiday, or weekend.
On Monday, May 25, payment will be concentrated in most large banks: BBVA, Banco Santander, Banco Sabadell, ING, Ibercaja, Kutxabank, and Cajamar.
What day does CaixaBank pay the May pension
CaixaBank will pay May pensions on Sunday, May 24. It is one of the entities that maintains a fixed date for the payment of benefits: the 24th of each month, even if it falls on a weekend or holiday.
This means that CaixaBank pensioner clients will be able to see the deposit reflected in their account that same Sunday, according to the usual policy communicated by the entity.
What day Santander, BBVA, Sabadell and ING pay
BBVA plans to pay the May pension on Monday, May 25. Banco Sabadell also confirms payment for that day, as the 25th falls on a Monday. ING also maintains the 25th as the payment date for pensions and Minimum Vital Income, even if it falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday.
In the case of Banco Santander, the published forecasts place the deposit also on Monday, May 25, although some sources indicate that the entity may adjust the schedule depending on its operations.
What day do Unicaja, Bankinter, Ibercaja, Kutxabank and Cajamar pay
Bankinter and Unicaja will be among the earliest entities and will pay the pension on Friday, May 22. Caja Ingenieros also appears on that date.
Ibercaja, Kutxabank and Cajamar concentrate the payment on Monday, May 25. Ibercaja usually makes the payment effective on the 25th or the previous business day if it falls on a weekend or holiday, but this May the 25th falls on a Monday. Cajamar also advances the deposit to the 25th, except on holidays.
Is there an extra payment in May?
No. In May, the ordinary monthly pension is collected. The extraordinary payments for pensioners are generally paid in June and November, along with the ordinary payroll for those months.
Social Security reminds that pensions are paid in 14 installments: one for each month of the year and two extraordinary payments. There is a relevant exception: pensions derived from work accidents and occupational diseases are paid in 12 monthly installments because the extras are prorated.
Why banks advance pensions
Social Security officially pays pensions between the first business day and the fourth calendar day of the following month. However, for years many entities have been advancing the payment to the end of the current month for their pensioner clients.
This advance is a commercial policy of the banks. The General Treasury of Social Security provides the necessary information and the entities anticipate the income before receiving the definitive payment, which allows pensioners to have the money between the 22nd and 25th in most cases.
What to do if the income does not appear
If the pension does not appear on the expected date, the first thing is to check the bank's application during the day, because some deposits can be made mid-morning or throughout the day.
If it is not reflected, it is advisable to contact the entity to confirm if there is any operational incident. It is also recommended to check that the pension is still correctly domiciled and that no changes have occurred in the bank account.
In any case, each bank's schedule may undergo small variations, especially if there are holidays, technical incidents, or differences by account type.