What are pension credits

Get an estimate of how much Pension Credit you may be entitled to. Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility. If you're on a low income, pension credit can boost the amount of state pension you receive. Yet many don't realise they're missing out on cash they're entitled to . Guarantee credit ‎Savings creditWhat are pension credits?

If you're not claiming pension credits you could be missing out on hundreds or even thousands of pounds a year. We explain pension credits, from what they are . If you're a man, you can claim Guarantee Pension Credit when you reach the State Pension age of a woman born on the same day and in the same year as you. If you've reached the minimum qualifying age you may be entitled to Pension Credit - extra money each week. It's made up of two elements - 'Guarantee Credit' . A guide to Pension Credit, including how to apply, Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit. Our pension advice is free, independent and set up by government.

Around million people are entitled to pension credit but, according to the government, a third of those fail to claim it. This guide explains how pension credit .