Key Post UK State Pension - Make voluntary contributions to qualify for UK pension on top of Irish pension

So finally, my payments for 17 years of Class 2 back in May 2024 have been updated fully on the system, having been only half updated in October. That approximately doubled my contributions to the full amount.
I have been getting a pension now since August, but at the old forecasted rate (£102). I rang the International Pension centre to see if the forecast/pension would increase now the system was updated. She checked my details and said it would increase to £203 in due course. I was glad to have confirmation of the updated pension amount as I could not find that anywhere on the system, and was hoping that my class 2 payments were not in vane!
I can relax now!
 
Stitcher said:
So finally, my payments for 17 years of Class 2 back in May 2024 have been updated fully on the system, having been only half updated in October. That approximately doubled my contributions to the full amount.
I have been getting a pension now since August, but at the old forecasted rate (£102). I rang the International Pension centre to see if the forecast/pension would increase now the system was updated. She checked my details and said it would increase to £203 in due course. I was glad to have confirmation of the updated pension amount as I could not find that anywhere on the system, and was hoping that my class 2 payments were not in vane!
I can relax now!
Click to expand...
Let us now when the payment actually increases.
 
Hi All, sorry if this has been asked already...

I'm filling out my CF83 an have no record of key dates, nor can I remember when exactly I left London back in 1992 (e.g. Q7 & Q17). Should I just fill in the form leaving blank the boxes for DD & MM...? Has anyone done this and still been successful? I'm worried the form will be deemed invalid if the boxes are left blank.
*Edit: Just to add, that if you try to fill in the online CF83, you can't proceed without filling in a day & month. Unsurprisingly, I can't remember the date I left 32 years ago!
Any guidance greatly appreciated, thanks.
 
Last edited:
DannyBoyD said:
Put in the dates as best you can recall. If they need more info they'll ask.
Click to expand...
Ok, so I'll just have to make up dates then and hope there are no repercussions!
I have decided to actually send a printed copy of the form along with a covering letter to explain that the dates are a best guess etc. I saw it advised in earlier threads/posts to send a covering letter by registered post, so that's what I'll do. Thanks for your feedback.
 
Biggles said:
I'm presuming that Irish nationals, formerly resident and working in UK, are not affected. Can someone confirm please?
Click to expand...
"This is because although the UK state pension is payable overseas, it is not “uprated” annually unless there is a legal requirement to do so – for example, where there is a relevant reciprocal social security agreement in place."

Confirmed.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top