Definition of 'Basic' State Pension

whydotheydothat

In a recent article we are advised to check a wife's State Pension, to see if it's less the 60% of the husband's "Basic".
I assume that basic means strictly the initial figure excluding any additional State Pension (i.e. SERPS)?
Many thanks
Dave

Brynsam

Basic state pension is indeed just that - the amount payable excluding any State Additional Pension (SERPS or State Second Pension).

p00hsticks

My understanding (which could be wrong) is that 'basic' state pension refers to the standard amount paid to people who reached SPA under the old scheme  (i.e. prior to 6/4/2016) - currently £134.25 a week

https://www.gov.uk/state-pension/what-youll-get

xylophone

In a recent article we are advised to check a wife's State Pension, to see if it's less the 60% of the husband's "Basic".
I assume that basic means strictly the initial figure excluding any additional State Pension (i.e. SERPS)?

https://www.gov.uk/state-pension

Re "60%", see https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/181235/derived-inherited-entitlement.pdf

for an explanation of claiming on a spouse's contributions under the old and new systems.

whydotheydothat

Thanks to everyone who responded..
That has confirmed my assumption.
Cheers
Dave