Pension Credit Calculator

Find out if you’re eligible for Pension Credit and how much you could get. 
 
You’ll need details of: 
  • earnings, benefits and pensions 
  • savings and investments 
You’ll need the same details for your partner if you have one. 

Who can’t use the calculator 

You can’t use the calculator if you or your partner: 
  • are deferring your State Pension 
  • own more than one property 
  • are self employed 

Other ways to apply 

If you can’t use the calculator, you find out about Pension Credit another way. What you do depends on whether you or your partner: 
  • are deferring the State Pension 
  • own more than one property or are self-employed 

Deferring the State Pension 

Call the Pension Service helpline and ask about Pension Credit. 
 
Pension Service helpline 
0800 731 0469 
NGT text relay (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 731 0469 
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays) 

More than one property or self-employed 

Call the Pension Credit application line. 
 
Pension Credit application line 
0800 99 1234 
NGT text relay (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 99 1234 
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays) 

Further information on Pension Credit Calculator's on GOV.UK's website.