By Who do I contact about my State Pension?
Phone. To claim over the phone, call the Pension Service claim line on 0800 731 7898 (textphone: 0800 731 7339). Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays).
How do I find out what my basic State Pension is?
You can call the Future Pension Centre and ask for a State Pension statement. Your statement will tell you how much State Pension you have built up so far based on the National Insurance contributions and credits that are on your National Insurance record at the time your statement is produced.
What is the basic State Pension for a woman?
The full Basic State Pension is currently £137.60 a week for people who have 30 years of National Insurance contributions. If you have fewer than 30 years of contributions, you’ll get 1/30 of the full State Pension amount for each year of contributions.
Do I get my State Pension on my 66th birthday?
This means that people born between 6 October, 1954, and 5 April, 1960, will start receiving their pension on their 66th birthday.
Is my State Pension being underpaid?
To check if you have been underpaid and are owed, contact the Pension Service and ask about your situation (also do this if you fall under any other categories but want to be sure you will get what you’re owed). You can either: Call 0800 731 0469 (press option four, then option two) or.
How much State Pension does a married couple get?
If you reached state pension age before 6 April 2016, the changes don’t affect you. In this case, the basic state pension is £137.60 a week (£7,155 a year). If you’re married, and both you and your partner have built up state pension, you’ll get double this amount – so £275.20 a week.
What is the pension rate for a married couple?
The full rate for the new State Pension for the 2021/2022 tax year is £179.60. If both you and your partner have built up the full 35 qualifying years, then you’ll get double this amount as a married couple. This comes to £359.20 between you.