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National Insurance Gap

MoneyGeoff
MoneyGeoff Posts: 264 Forumite
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My online tax account says I have a gap in NI for 2018 and can pay a voluntary contribution of £278.35 to top it up. It says to call before paying but the recorded message says they are only accepting calls from people within 6 months of state pension age and I should check my record online. I can pay online but it requires an 18 digit reference number which it says "You’ll find it on your bill".

I don't have the full state pension yet and the gap year is recent so I'm certain that completing this gap is beneficial. 
Does anyone know the best way to pay for this? 

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  • noh
    noh Posts: 5,818 Forumite
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    Call 0300 200 3500 to get a reference number.
    They are always very busy. You have plenty of time to pay it so no particular hurry,
  • MoneyGeoff
    MoneyGeoff Posts: 264 Forumite
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    Thanks. I'll wait a few months to see if they are less busy. Was hoping it could be done online. No rush as you say.
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