Early retirement - National insurance requirements

PaulW63

I need some advice please!

I’m eligible to get state pension at 67 (I’m 60 now). 

I want to retire at 65, take a small lump sump from my personal pension to live on for two years, then collect my state pension. 

My question is, do I still need to make NI contributions between the age of 65 & 67 to ensure that I get my full state pension?

I’ve been working since I was 16 with no breaks and a full contribution history. 

Thanking you in advance!

TadleyBaggie

It all depends on what your state pension forecast says, without the details difficult to advise.

p00hsticks

As TadleyBaggie says, first get your individual State Pension forecast
Check your State Pension forecast - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

and if you have questions about what it is telling you, post the details over on the Pensions board here
Pensions, annuities & retirement planning — MoneySavingExpert Forum