Benefits Calculator
Our calculator is available as a standalone application, iframe, API-driven schema, and SDKs.
Calculator Features
Inbest Calculator is an easy-to-use application that helps people find the benefits, social tariffs, and grants they are entitled to. We've developed our Benefits Calculator with a focus on:
- Breaking down barriers to make accessing benefits and discounts easier.
- Supporting customers throughout the benefits lifecycle, from raising awareness to sending application reminders.
- Providing the most comprehensive benefits coverage available in the market.
Calculator Demos
Take a look at our demos and see how they work.
Find out the benefits you can get
Answer these simple questions to quickly find out if you are eligible for any benefits.
Do you live with a partner?
Select "Yes" if you are married or live with someone as a couple. This includes a civil partner or someone you live with as a civil partner.
Question options
- Yes
- No
How to answer
If you have a partner, their income and savings can determine how much money you can get. That’s why we need to know if you are living with a partner.
Select "Yes" if you are either:
- married and living together as a couple, or
- registered as civil partners and living together as a couple, or
- not married or registered as civil partners but in a relationship and living together as a couple.
Select "No" if you are single or you and your partner have split up, but are still living in the same house for now.
Not sure? If you don’t know how to answer, speak with an adviser for guidance.
How many dependent children live in your household?
A dependent child is any person aged 0 to 15 years, or a person aged 16 to 18 years who is in full-time education or training and lives in a family with their parent, parents, grandparent or grandparents.
Question options
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4 or more
How to answer
Enter the number of dependent children who usually live with you (most nights).
Include children who:
- Are under 16 years old.
- Are 16 to 18 years old and in full-time education or full-time training.
- Are your own, step- or adopted children.
- Are temporarily away (e.g. short visits with the other parent, holidays, brief hospital stays).
- Shared care: include the child if you receive Child Benefit for them or they spend most nights with you.
Do not include children who:
- Are 19 years old or older.
- Are 16 to 18 years old and not in full-time education/training (e.g. working or on an apprenticeship).
- Are foster children you're paid a fostering allowance for.
- Usually live elsewhere, or are away long-term (e.g. in a hospital or care home for a year or more, in prison, or in the armed forces).
- Are just visiting or only use your address for post.
Do you live with anyone who has a long-term illness or disability?
Select "Yes" if anyone in your home finds it more difficult to do everyday activities or to move around. This could be either a physical or mental impairment, or both. If you’re not sure you can speak to a benefits adviser for added guidance.
Question options
- Yes
- No
Which best describes where you currently live?
Choose the type of accommodation that you live in now.
Question options
- Rental accommodation
- Own home
- No housing costs
- Other
How to answer
Choose the option that best matches your current housing situation:
- Renting - You pay rent to a private or social landlord
- Homeowner - You own your home, have a mortgage, or are in a shared ownership arrangement.
- Living rent-free or with parents - You don't pay rent to stay in your accommodation.
- Other - Your housing situation doesn't fit any of the categories above.
What is your household's income after deductions?
Enter the total amount of money you get after deductions - income tax, National Insurance and pension contributions - are taken out. If you have a partner who lives with you, you need to include their income too.
£
Amount frequency selection
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Yearly
How to answer
Your household income is the total amount of money both you and your partner (if they live with you) get. You need to put in the amount after tax, National Insurance and pension contributions are taken out. Include any money earned from paid work, investments (if you or your partner own a rental property, this would count too), any pensions, and any money you or your partner currently get in benefits. If you're not sure of the exact amount, give a realistic guess. You can always change it later in the calculator.
What is the total amount of benefits your household receives per month?
Include all benefits you receive such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Child-related Benefits, Disability-related Benefits, Carers Benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Rates Rebate Benefits, Housing Benefits, Tax Credits, and Income Support.
Question options
- We don't receive any benefits
- Less than £100
- £100-£399
- £400-£799
- £800-£1,199
- More than £1,200
Estimate your benefits