State Pension (AOW)
AOW-uitkering (Algemene Ouderdomswet)
Paid by Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB) · 🇳🇱 Netherlands
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Je bouwt AOW op voor ieder jaar dat je in Nederland woont of werkt, en dit begint 50 jaar voor je AOW-leeftijd.
https://www.svb.nl/nl/aow-pensioen
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.svb.nl
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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