Can I claim extra state pension?

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  • I wonder if I can claim extra state pension. 40 years ago I was self employed and because of financial difficulties fell into arrears with my NI contributions. They were happy for me to pay it back weekly, which I did. 
    Recently, clearing out old paperwork, I found the payment card. Looking at it, found that the wrong NI number was on the card. It seems I was paying money to the wrong person i.e., not me. I should have been more vigilant but it was they who wrote the card out. Any advice or ideas would be welcomed.
  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 34,360 Forumite
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    edited 12 September 2024 at 3:20PM
    Have you checked your on line tax account to see what gaps you have in your record ?
    When do you / did you reach state retirement age ?
    How many full years do you have 2015-16 and earlier, how many 2016-17 and later ?
    How much are you / will you be receiving each week ?
    Answering those points will give a better idea of if it is worth pursuing.
    I will ask for this to be moved to the correct more suitable board

  • p00hsticks
    p00hsticks Posts: 14,313 Forumite
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    Are you above state pension age now ?
    If so, how much pension are you getting and did you reach state pension age before or after 6th April 2016 ?
    If not, what does your state pension forecast say 
    Check your State Pension forecast - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  
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