How to transfer to Age Pension online
Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
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.
Allowances while getting an income support payment
Some work related allowances are assessable income and can affect your payment amount.
Misinformation about bonus Centrelink payments
There are unofficial websites and social media accounts sharing fake news about Centrelink payments, including ones that are no longer available.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Advice of death form (SA116)
Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
How to claim a payment under the Pension Bonus Scheme
Complete the following steps to claim your Pension Bonus. Before you start, check if you can get it.