Basic Retirement Pension: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how the Basic Retirement Pension works for workers in France and the turnover requirements needed to validate your retirement quarters.
The Basic Retirement Pension is a system designed to provide income to workers once they reach retirement age. It functions by accumulating credits over time based on your professional activity.
Who it's for
This scheme is available to all workers who contribute to the social security system.
What you get
You earn pension credits, known locally as trimestres de retraite, on a quarterly basis. The amount of credit you receive is determined by your turnover.
What it costs you
There is no separate fee to join this scheme. The cost is already included in your standard social contributions.
The catch to know
Earning credits is not automatic just by working; you must meet a specific minimum turnover amount to validate a full quarter of retirement.
How to apply
- Ensure you are making regular social security contributions.
- Monitor your turnover to confirm you meet the minimum requirements for each quarter.
- Check your accumulated credits on the official portal.
- Visit the official website for more details: https://www.lassuranceretraite.fr