How to Contact Someone About Pension Credit
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to contact the Pension Service about Pension Credit:
1. Gather Your Information:
- Personal details: Name, National Insurance number, date of birth, address.
- Income: Details of any pensions, savings, investments, or other income.
- Expenses: Information about your rent or mortgage, bills, and other costs.
2. Choose Your Contact Method:
Phone:
- Pension Credit Claims Enquiry line: 0800 99 1234
- Textphone: 0800 169 0133
- Relay UK: 18001 0800 99 1234
..here are some additional phone numbers for organizations that can help with Pension Credit:
- Age UK: 0800 678 1602
- Citizens Advice: 0808 800 4040
- Money Advice Service: 0800 138 7777
- Pension Wise: 0800 138 3940
These organizations can provide information, advice, and support regarding Pension Credit and other financial matters.
Post:
- Send your claim form to:
- The Pension Service
- Post Handling Site A
- Wolverhampton
- WV98 1AF
Online:
- While there isn’t an online application for Pension Credit, you can find information and guidance on the government website: https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit
3. Provide Necessary Information:
- When you contact the Pension Service, be prepared to provide the information you gathered in step 1.
- They may ask you questions about your living situation, income, and expenses to determine if you qualify for Pension Credit.
4. Follow Up:
- If you don’t receive a response within a reasonable time, follow up with the Pension Service. You can do this by calling the number you used initially or writing to them.
Helpful Tips:
- Have your National Insurance number ready. This will speed up the process.
- Be patient. The Pension Service may take some time to process your claim.
- Seek assistance if needed. If you’re having trouble with the application process, consider contacting a local Citizens Advice Bureau or Age UK for help.
CALL NUMBERS
Pension Credit Claims Enquiry line
Tap to call 0800 99 1234
Age UK
Tap to call 0800 678 1602
Citizens Advice
Tap to call 0808 800 4040
Money Advice Service
Tap to call 0800 138 7777
Pension Wise
Tap to call 0800 138 3940
Pension Credit Claims Enquiry line
Save 0800 99 1234
Age UK
Save 0800 678 1602
Citizens Advice
Save 0808 800 4040
Money Advice Service
Save 0800 138 7777
Pension Wise
Save 0800 138 3940
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully contact the Pension Service and inquire about Pension Credit.