New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) In England, Scotland or Wales. Claim online by going to the Gov.UK website, go down the page and click on "Claim JSA online". Or phone Jobcentre Plus to make a claim: Telephone: 0800 055 6688. Textphone: 0800 023 4888. Welsh language Line: 0800 012 1888. Most claimants will apply for Jobseeker's Allowance (or reclaim) online. But, there are several other ways to claim JSA, either alone or with your partner. CLAIMING JSA ONLINE : You must live in a ' Universal Credit full service ' area to claim the 'new style' JSA online. If not, you will need to claim Jobseeker's Allowance by telephone instead. Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is an unemployment benefit you can claim while looking for work - how to apply online, new style JSA, eligibility, rates, rapid reclaim, JSA interview, when payment can