If you're aged 60 or above, or within four months of your 60th birthday, and living in Great Britain, you may be entitled to the 'guarantee credit' element (which guarantees a minimum income if you're on a low income) if either of the following applies to you:
You're single and your weekly income is below £114.05.
You have a partner or civil partner and your joint weekly income is below £174.05.
But you might get more pension credit if you have caring responsibilities, are severely disabled or have certain housing costs.
If you are aged 65 and above:
If you're aged 65 onwards you could be entitled to the 'savings credit' element if either of the following applies to you:
You're single and your total weekly income from pensions, savings and investments is between £84.25 and £159 a week.
You have a partner or civil partner and your joint weekly income from pensions, savings and investments is between £134.75 and £233 a week.
For more details you can call the pension credit helpline on 0800 99 1234 or textphone 0800 169 0133, open 8.00 am to 8.00 pm Monday to Friday and 9.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturday.
