Pension Credit is an entitlement for people aged 60 or over living in Great Britain. This could mean extra money every week.

Pension Credit guarantees everyone aged 60 and over an income of at least:
• £119.05 a week if you are single
• £181.70 a week if you have a partner

You are likely to be entitled to Pension Credit if your weekly income is less than:
• £119.05 if you are single
• £181.70 if you have a partner

You may still be able to get Pension Credit if your weekly income is more than these amounts if, for example, you or your partner:
• are a severely disabled person
• look after a person who is severely disabled
• have certain housing costs – for example, mortgage interest payments

You must be at least 60 to apply for Pension Credit but your partner can be under 60.

If either you or your partner are aged 65 or over and have modest savings, investments or income – such as a second pension or annuity – you could get extra money. This could be up to £19.05 a week if you are single, or £25.26 a week if you have a partner. This means that you may still qualify for Pension Credit even if your income is up to:
• £167 if you are single or
• £245 if you have a partner

If you apply for Pension Credit and are eligible, you may receive a payment backdated (for up to 12 months from the day you were first entitled to the date you first applied).
If you apply for Pension Credit, you must be at least 60 or within four months of your 60th birthday. It does not matter if your partner is under 60.

“Partner” is used to mean husband, wife or civil partner, or the person you live with as if you are married to them or as if you are in a civil partnership with them.

To apply for Pension Credit call 0800 99 1234
Lines are open Monday to Friday between 8.00am - 8.00pm and Saturdays 9.00am

thepensionservice.gov.uk/pensioncredit/hom.asp