Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
How much Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or extreme circumstance.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.