How long for State Pension forecast to be updated after cheque cashed? 13 March at 11:40AM edited 13 March at 11:43AM in Pensions, annuities & retirement planning 16 replies 662 views

seasickmick

GrubbyGirl_2 said:

I paid by bank transfer 6 weeks ago and nothing showing yet. 

For information - Following assistance on this site from "Molerat" and others in calculating my NI contributions shortfall, I managed to get through to HMRC via the  Future Pensions helpline and get a reference number for payment of past years contributions. Paid by bank transfer last Wednesday and updated on my NI record yesterday!

paul235

MACKEM99 said:

I am in the process of sorting my ni missed years and intend to send payment by chq spec delivery next day to be signed for.  I guess I am old school but not happy to send large amount by bank transfer in case a digit is wrong and stories of money going missing scared me as bank transfer cannot be claimed back if done incorrectly?

Would Confirmation of Payee not check and confirm the name on the account - ( HMRC NIC Receipts ) to prevent this?

p00hsticks

MACKEM99 said:

I am in the process of sorting my ni missed years and intend to send payment by chq spec delivery next day to be signed for. 

I really think that you are wasting your money sending it special delivery next day signed for - most post for these government departments goes initially to some anonymous outside mail handling facility.  . 

Posting it at a post office and asking for a (free) proof of posting receipt is the MSE way. 

GrubbyGirl_2

My record was updated today, 7 weeks and 1 day after bank transfer. It seems to be pot luck if your record is updated quickly or not 

MACKEM99

I did mine online.  When obtaining 18 digit ref number over phone was told it takes 6-8 weeks.  Told if not updated by 8 weeks to call them.  Hope this helps.

M99

MACKEM99

p00hsticks said:

MACKEM99 said:

I am in the process of sorting my ni missed years and intend to send payment by chq spec delivery next day to be signed for. 

I really think that you are wasting your money sending it special delivery next day signed for - most post for these government departments goes initially to some anonymous outside mail handling facility.  . 

Posting it at a post office and asking for a (free) proof of posting receipt is the MSE way. 

I took your (and others) advice and called them for the 18 digit ref.  When I spoke to the lady and said I had changed my mind from sending a cheque because I had been advised that post just piles up and will take much longer she agreed.

Whenever I  spoke to them they were always very polite and helpful.