What documents do I need to apply for pension credit?

What documents will I need to claim Pension Credit?

• Your national insurance (NI) number.
• An idea of how much money you have coming in each week.
• Details of any savings and investments.
• Information on housing costs, such as mortgage interest, service charges or ground rent.

How much savings before you get pension credit?

Any savings or investments over £10,000 will affect the amount of Pension Credit you get. You’ll be treated as having £1 per week of income for every £500 above £10,000. If your weekly income is below £177.10 then Guarantee Credit will top you up to that amount.

How much money can you have in the bank on pension credit?

There isn’t a savings limit for Pension Credit, but if you have over £10,000 this will affect how much you receive.

How long does it take to get pension credit?

You will usually receive your first payment of Universal Credit around 5-6 weeks after you claim.

How can I claim my pension credit online?

If you cannot claim Pension Credit online or by phone, you can print the form on this page, fill it in with a pen and post it to the Pension Service. Use the notes to help you fill in the claim form. Make sure you fully complete, date and sign the form. Send the completed form to:

How to fill in the PC1 Pension Credit form?

Form PC1 Pension Credit – 42 pages to print and fill in with a pen Pension Credit Notes to help you fill in the form PC1F 11/12 PC1 11/12 PC1 These notes explain how to fill in each part of the Pension Credit application form. Part 1: About you Use this part of the application form to tell us your personal details.

When do I need to apply for pension credit?

What you need to claim. You will need: The earliest you can start your application is 4 months before you reach Pension Credit qualifying age. You can claim any time after you reach Pension Credit qualifying age but your claim can only be backdated for 3 months.

How to apply for female State Pension Credit?

Apply for Pension Credit. You can apply for Pension Credit if you (or your partner) are aged over the female State Pension Age or within 4 months of that date. There are a number of ways Pension Credit can be claimed: By Phone. You can call the freephone Pension Credit application line on 0808 100 6165 and apply over the phone.