Pensioners & over-66s · Ireland & UK
What you're owed in retirement
Billions in pensioner support goes unclaimed every year — not because people don't qualify, but because the forms are a maze and nobody tells them. If you or a parent is over 66, here's the list worth ten minutes of your time.
✅ Last reviewed: 4 July 2026 · Verified against official sources
What you can claim
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Check What You’re Owed →Common questions
What's the one most pensioners miss?
Pension Credit in the UK — worth around £3,900 a year and it unlocks other help too, yet a huge number of eligible pensioners never claim it. In Ireland, Fuel Allowance and the Household Benefits Package are commonly missed.
Do I have to be on a low income?
Some are means-tested (like Pension Credit), others aren't (like Free Travel or, for many, Winter Fuel Payment). It's always worth checking — plenty of people assume they earn 'too much' and are wrong.
Can I claim on behalf of a parent?
Yes, you can help them apply. Our guides give the exact steps, and the free checker takes 60 seconds.
General information, not financial or legal advice. Rules and amounts change — confirm the current details on the official source (Revenue.ie, Gov.ie, Gov.uk or Citizens Information) before you claim.