Department for Work and Pensions
Updated August 2026: eligibility is now age-based rather than means-tested via Pension Credit — you qualify if born on or before 27 June 1960 and living in England or Wales during the qualifying week (21–27 September 2026). The amount is £200 or £300 depending on age, but anyone with individual taxable income over £35,000/year has the equivalent amount recovered afterwards by HMRC (via tax code or Self Assessment) rather than being refused the payment upfront. Most pensioners are still paid automatically; some need to make a claim.
Amount
£200 (born 28 September 1946 – 27 June 1960) or £300 (born on or before 27 September 1946); recovered via tax if individual income exceeds £35,000/year — 2026/27 rules
Deadline
Rolling / no fixed deadline
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View official sourceLast verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.