Pension Credit

There are two different types of Pension Credit:

Aged 60 or over – Guarantee Credit

If you are aged 60 or over and living in Great Britainyou may be entitled to the Guarantee Credit. This guarantees a minimum income by topping up your weekly income.

Aged 65 and over – Savings Credit

If you are aged 65 or over and living in Great Britain you may be entitled to Savings Credit. You may get the Savings Credit on its own or with the Guarantee Credit.

You may be entitled to Savings Credit if you have a partner, at least one of you must be 65 or over to get the Savings Credit.

The amounts you receive may more if you are disabled, have caring responsibilities or certain housing costs, such as mortgage interest payments.

More information:

Direct Gov Pension Credit – DG10018692

Carers UK Carers and Pensions Handbook (March 2010)

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