Get a Pension Credit estimate
Get an estimate of how much Pension Credit you may be entitled to. The online calculator that provides your estimate is quick and simple to use.
The Pension Credit calculator
The calculator will give you an estimate of how much Pension Credit you could get.
Before you start, you will need details of your:
- earnings, benefits and pensions
- savings and investments
You will also need the same details for your partner, if you have one.
The 'net' figure for all your taxable income is taken into account. This means you should provide the net figure for all your taxable income when using this calculator.
When you can't use the calculator
You can't use this calculator if you or your partner:
- are deferring your State Pension
- own more than one property
- are self-employed
- have housing costs (such as service charges) which are neither mortgage repayments nor rent covered by Housing Benefit
If you cannot use the calculator, you can find out about Pension Credit by contacting the Northern Ireland Pension Centre.
How your Pension Credit estimate may change
The estimate you are about to receive is based on the information you provide about your circumstances.
Remember that your estimate may be incorrect if:
- you input incorrect or incomplete information
- your circumstances change
- benefit rates and rules change
Applying for Pension Credit
The Pension Credit calculator gives you an estimate of how much Pension Credit you may get.
It is not an application for Pension Credit and using it will not affect any application you make.
If you decide to apply for Pension Credit, go to the page at the link below:
Your information is secure
The information you provide is not stored so you don’t need to worry about privacy issues.