How many years do you have to pay NI to get full pension?
How do I contact National Insurance?
Contact details
- Main Telephone: 0300 200 3500. National Insurance enquiries.
- Other Telephone: 0300 200 3519. Textphone.
- Alternative Telephone: + 44 191 203 7010. Outside UK. Website: gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/national-insurance-enquiries-for-employees-and-individuals. Opening hours.
Is it worth paying voluntary National Insurance contributions?
Voluntary National Insurance contributions can help make sure you have enough qualifying years to get the full State Pension. If you have gaps in your record, you might be able to make voluntary contributions to fill them.
Can I buy extra years for my State Pension?
When can I buy the extra years? You can normally pay them after the year in question (so you have to wait until the end of the financial year) and normally you have up to six years to buy that 'extra' year in question. You don't have to wait until you've reached pension age.