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Years I want to pay are not coming up on my options online

I want to pay the voluntary state pension top up for years 17/18/19 before the April 5th deadline but when I tick all the boxes and select my options online it gives me seven different options I can pay, but these include other years. How can I just pay these three specific years online? I can’t see an option for this! Thanks for any help.

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  • molerat
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    I think it is one of the quirks of the system, they didn't include a "pick a year and see how it affects your pension option".  I think the only way to pay for other years would be to contact DWP and HMRC.

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  • Thank so much. I will fill in the online form as their lines are rammed. Really appreciate your fast answer.
  • QrizB
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    The online system should be offering you the cheapest way to improve your pension. It would be interesting to know why the options offered aren't suitable.
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