FAQ About State Pension

To be eligible for a State Pension in the UK, you need to have made National Insurance (NI) contributions or received NI credits.

You need to have made at least 35 years of qualifying NI contributions for a full state pension. However, if you have made fewer than 35 years of contributions, you may still be entitled to a partial State Pension.

It's worth noting that the number of years of NI contributions required for a State Pension can vary depending on your individual circumstances, such as when you were born and when you started paying NI contributions. Additionally, if you have gaps in your NI record, you may be able to make voluntary contributions to fill these gaps and increase your State Pension entitlement. It's a good idea to check your State Pension forecast on the UK government's website to see how much you might be entitled to based on your specific circumstances.