PENSION CREDITS[top]
See also the help on qualifying age for Pension Credit.
GUARANTEE PENSION CREDIT

Standard amount
  single person                                           227.10
  couple                                                  346.60

Additional amounts
  severe disability - one qualifies                        82.90
  severe disability - two qualify                         165.80
  carer                                                    46.40

Tariff income - £1 per £500 (or part thereof) of capital in
excess of £10,000.

SAVINGS PENSION CREDIT

Starting level (of qualifying income)
  single person                                           198.27
  couple                                                  314.34

Percentage of excess qualifying income                     60%

Maximum credit 
  single person                                            17.30
  couple                                                   19.36
Taper threshold
  single person                                           227.10
  couple                                                  346.60

Taper                                                      40%

Tariff income - £1 per £500 (or part thereof) of capital in
excess of £10,000.