The problem is that while there are approximately 1.6million pension credit claimants currently, Mirror Money has found that for every three claimants, there are two people who qualify and don't ask for the money. Who can claim pensions credit(Image: Getty)To claim pensions credit you need to live in England, Scotland or Wales and you and your partner - if you have one - need to be 65 or over. You can still claim as a couple if one of you is under 65 and you're claiming housing benefit. The ‘child addition’ is worth an extra £53.34 a week or £63.84 a week for each child or young person you’re responsible for. How to claim pension creditThe simplest way to apply for pension credit is by phone.

Source: Daily Mirror June 11, 2019 12:50 UTC