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national insurance contributions

I have been told that I only need to pay National Insurance Contributions for 30 working years and can then request that the payments stop with no effect on my pension. Can anyone confirm this please?
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Mark

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  • molerat
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    No. NI is payable on all earnings from employment above the primary threshold, currently £146 per week, until state retirement age. You only need 30 years contributions to qualify for the full state pension. NI also entitles you to other benefits.

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  • Mark148
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    The only deductions that are made from your military pension are basic rate tax deductions.
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