{"type":"document","data":{"id":"079d5127-803b-4a41-81b0-1bf97f970861","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-04-16T11:58:42.345+02:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":true,"noFollow":true},"description":"Easily check whether you might be entitled to benefits with the Benefits Check. Simply in the ING app."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"Many people think they are not entitled to benefits. But that’s often not true. If you have a lower income, you might be eligible for healthcare benefit or rent benefit. And if you have children, you may also qualify for childcare benefit or supplementary child benefit.\r\n\r\nTo help you check this easily, we created the Benefits Check. A handy tool that helps you see whether you maybe might be entitled to benefits. Simply in the app.","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/f2e5d21b-608a-495c-99bb-693064ce5f49/Woman-takes-selfie-with-her-dog-in-the-coutnryside","type":"image","width":5541,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/3e7e3ee32a43ef81/original/Woman-takes-selfie-with-her-dog-in-the-coutnryside.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"title":"You may be entitled to benefits","subtitle":"Check it now and don’t miss out on money"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/digital-banking/app","text":"Mobile banking with the ING App"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"How the Benefits Check works:"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<ol><li>Go to Benefits Check (under Products, at the bottom of the app)</li><li>Answer a few questions (only takes a few minutes)</li><li>You’ll immediately see whether you may be entitled to one or more benefits</li></ol>"},"textLinks":[{"text":"Check now"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Good to know"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>This tool is only meant to check whether you might be entitled to benefits. Applying for benefits and the final decision on whether you actually qualify is done via toeslagen.nl.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Use of your data"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>For the check, we need your permission to collect and share your data with our partner Zorgweb. We handle your data with great care and always share it anonymously.<br /><br />This means Zorgweb cannot trace the data back to you. Your data is only used to carry out the benefits check.</p>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Make sure your details are correct","richBody":{"value":"<p>The result is only accurate if the information you provide is correct and complete. Don’t forget to include any savings or debts you have at other banks. You are responsible for making sure your details are correct and complete.</p>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Which data exactly?","richBody":{"value":"<ul><li>Personal and household details, such as date of birth and household composition</li><li>Financial details, such as income, savings and mortgage information</li></ul>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"What other people ask"},{"componentType":"accordion","accordionList":[{"title":"How is my data shared?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Your data is shared anonymously with Zorgweb. This means it cannot be traced back to you personally. Zorgweb only uses this data to give a benefits indication.</p>"}},{"title":"Are there other benefits?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Besides national benefits, there are also other types of schemes. Many municipalities offer support for people with a lower income, for example.</p><p><strong>The Potjes Check by Geldfit</strong><br />Curious whether you might qualify for other schemes as well? The Potjes Check by Geldfit can help you. Within 15 minutes, you’ll see which schemes may apply to you. ING works together with Geldfit because they specialise in schemes and benefits.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/particulier/financieel-gezond/potjes-check/doe-de-potjes-check","text":"Read more about the Potjes-check (Only in Dutch)"}]}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"ING and benefits? Aren’t you a bank?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>That’s right. We’re a bank, not the government. But we believe it’s important that all our customers stay financially healthy—also when life changes. And benefits can help with that.</p>"}}]}}}