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

Standard amount
  single person                                           238.00
  couple                                                  363.25

Additional amounts
  severe disability - one qualifies                        86.05
  severe disability - two qualify                         172.10
  carer                                                    48.15

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                                           208.07
  couple                                                  329.75

Percentage of excess qualifying income                     60%

Maximum credit 
  single person                                            17.96
  couple                                                   20.10
Taper threshold
  single person                                           238.00
  couple                                                  363.25

Taper                                                      40%

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