Paying National Insurance contributions (NICs) helps you rack up qualifying years, which are crucial for getting the state pension and certain benefits. You can also get entitlement through National Insurance credits. State Pension Entitlement If you hit state pension age on or after April 6, 2016, you'll need 35 qualifying years to get the full state pension. If you have less than 35 but at least 10 qualifying years by the time you reach state pension age, you'll get a reduced state pension.
Check your National Insurance record
Check your National Insurance record
Check your National Insurance record
Paying National Insurance contributions (NICs) helps you rack up qualifying years, which are crucial for getting the state pension and certain benefits. You can also get entitlement through National Insurance credits. State Pension Entitlement If you hit state pension age on or after April 6, 2016, you'll need 35 qualifying years to get the full state pension. If you have less than 35 but at least 10 qualifying years by the time you reach state pension age, you'll get a reduced state pension.