State Pension age increase from 66 to 67 – exact age you can claim

If you’re approaching 66, check your birth month – your retirement date may have just shiftedThe increase from 66 to 67 is being introduced gradually(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)The State Pension age is increasing from 66 to 67, which means some people nearing retirement will need to wait several months after turning 66 before they can start claiming.