How much is Pension Credit worth?
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In short: Pension Credit tops up weekly income to minimum levels — Guarantee Credit alone can be worth about £3,900 a year on average for those who qualify, plus passported help such as Council Tax Reduction, Warm Home Discount and a free TV licence for over-75s.
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Guarantee Credit lifts singles and couples to income floors set by DWP — exact amounts update each April. Even a small award triggers passported benefits that can exceed the credit payment itself.
About one in three eligible pensioners do not claim. Use the gov.uk Pension Credit calculator, then claim online or by phone. Claims can be backdated three months.
Read our Pension Credit missing out guide and eligibility checker for who qualifies.
Primary source: gov.uk/pension-credit
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