Follow these simple steps to find out when you can claim your UK State Pension:
Get instant estimates for your State Pension age based on official GOV.UK guidelines for 2025.
The State Pension age is the earliest age you can start receiving your UK State Pension, determined by your date of birth and gender, as per GOV.UK guidelines.
Historically, women had a lower pension age, but it’s being equalized with men’s. Our calculator accounts for transitional arrangements for those born before 6 April 1960.
Our calculator uses current GOV.UK rules for 2025. However, future legislative changes may affect your pension age. Always check GOV.UK for updates.
No, you cannot claim the State Pension before your official pension age, but you can defer it to increase your payments. Visit GOV.UK for details.