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

SophieHur

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.

molerat

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.

SophieHur

Thank so much. I will fill in the online form as their lines are rammed. Really appreciate your fast answer.

QrizB

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.