Overview

Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges.

This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) and easy read format.

You might get extra help if you’re a carer, severely disabled, or responsible for a child or young person.

Pension Credit is separate from your State Pension.

You can get Pension Credit even if you have other income, savings or own your own home.

This guide covers Pension Credit in England, Scotland and Wales. Find out about Pension Credit in Northern Ireland.

Other help if you get Pension Credit

If you get Pension Credit you can also get other help, such as: