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Do not follow gov.uk instructions - chase DWP if not heard anything before receiving 1st payment

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  • QrizB
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    Beerzx6r said:
    She is currently getting the basic amount for 26 years contributions 
    Exactly how much UK pension is she receiving?
    £230.25 a week? More than that? Or less?
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  • DRS1
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    Which years was she looking to top up?  Post 2016 years or older ones from when she was abroad?  Was she looking to pay Class 3 contributions or was she asking if any years qualified for class 2 contributions.
  • p00hsticks
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    Beerzx6r said:
    she had to register on her gateway site as there was such a huge backlog but as long as she had done this prior to deadline was told it would not be a problem.  She is currently getting the basic amount for 26 years contributions and wanted to pay 9 additional years to top up to full 35 years. 

    As others have said, it would be pure coincidence if she needed 35 to get the maximum amount - that;s only applicable to those falling entirely under the new system.

    How much is the 'basic amount ' she is getting ?  
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