Find out more: state pension age calculatorHow much could the state pension pay in April? There are two types of state pension in the UK, which pay different amounts: the basic state pension and the new state pension. Find out more: income tax explainedHow to check your state pension forecastIf you're eligible to receive the state pension, it's paid to you when you reach state pension age. This was a top-up to the previous basic state pension and was also known as the state second pension (S2P) or SERPS. For anyone who hasn't yet reached the state pension age, you can use an online government tool to check your state pension forecast.