Pension credit

Pension Credit tops up pension income and can help with day to day living costs.

Pension Credit tops up pension income and can help with day to day living costs.

If you are over State Pension Age, you may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings.

You could be eligible for Pension Credit if:

  • your weekly income is below £201.05, or if
  • you have a partner who lives with you, £306.85

Qualifying income level may be higher in some circumstances. 

Find out if you're eligible, and how much you could get, here.