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

Ok quick update for me. Paid amount via revolut on 14th March 2025 and rang hmrc today. 50 min wait (I downloaded viber app and they have free call trial period) and got through to super helpful person. Anyway I'm all sorted and he confirmed payment received and that they would allocate it and update site. I said about I'm class 2 and website says class 3 but he said I confirm it's fine (I also have letter with it). Also I mentioned about future years and he said I would receive a letter each year with amount due.

Again huge thanks to @DannyBoyD and others on here.
 
I would like to take the opportunity to thank DannyBoyD for his commitment to this endeavour.
Thanks to all the information contained in this thread, I was able to buy back 16 years of contributions for myself and my wife. Paid in October confirmed over the phone in February and updated online in March.
Investment wise it doesn't get better than this as we were assessed as class 2.

For anyone thinking there's no time left do it today: get your paperwork, register online, confirm your identity and fill in a cf83 online to be within the deadline.
 
I would think that they would write letters out rather than phone, if they have to officially declare anything.
Such as HMRC having given misleading information about eligibility.
 
@DannyBoyD Hello to you and all on this latest thread. Can any of you tell me about actually making the payment please? I did the application and am now Class 2 but i simply cannot figure out how to properly pay the right way, online. it says about an 18 digit code but I see none on the letter i got from HMRC stating I'm Class 2 now and the breakdown of what to pay per year to date etc. How are people paying this, can you do it online for sure and if so, how and using what reference please? I read on HMRC website about using your NI number and surname etc but then it says for those living abroad temporarily! So am stuck at the last hurdle! Any step by step on making the payment online woudl be so welcome, thank you!
 
OMG!

Key Post - Step by step guide to applying for UK State Pension

To apply for a UK State Pension, all you need to do is fill in the form and send it off. https://www.askaboutmoney.com/threads/no-need-to-register-just-print-off-the-form-and-send-it-off.239474/ There is no need to register at this stage. But registering will tell you what the gaps are in your...
www.askaboutmoney.com

See posts #3 and #4 in above thread.
 
Good evening, I received a phonecall from HMRC on Tuesday, it came up as a private number & the man identified himself as Dylan/Dillon.

To say I am upset would be an understatement. Has anyone else received a phone call like this? What would you advise at this point? I know I should have asked him more questions but I was shocked....
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From HMRC forum (on a different issue)

Posted 7 days ago by HMRC Admin 32 Response

Hi,
If a CF83 has been actioned and a response issued, you will need to contact National Insurance to discuss options further you can use the webchat function through gov.uk to contact an adviser. We only issue this information via post. Please ensure your address we issue your mail to is fully up to date.
You can also call, if from the UK you can call 0300 200 3500 or +44 191 203 7010 if calling from abroad. You can also write in to:
PT Operations North East England
HM Revenue and Customs
BX9 1AN
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dingbat said:
Dear all,

Firstly, thanks to all the people that have kindly helped others with their posting, even if it was just how they muddled through.

I had thought I'd missed the deadline, was ill, got distracted, yadda yadda yadda.

I completed CF83 online on the 16/12/2024 as I was showing class 3 online, HMRC posted me confirmation of Class 2's on the 18/12/2024 & I received it yesterday, that's a two day turnaround :cool:

Have setup the HMRC on My BOI App, once the 48HR €1K limit clears on Friday, I will be sending them £3K for 18 years of class 2 contributions. I have five years of contributions as it is & at 55 intend paying class 2's until I reach 66. If the rates remain the same, this will be another £2.3K.

So rough fag packet maths.

3000 + 2300 = 5300 (€6,323.00)

GBP pension = £221.20 (€263.00)

Ignoring changes in FX over time and the 2.5% PA pension increase.

My 6.3 K will be payed back in 24 weeks, if I make 66!

This is an outstanding return, by anybody's standard.

Now to see if I can fin-angle my wife. two years in the UK, then 1 Year in Ireland on UK company maternity leave (I know, I feel guilty!)

Thanks once again

Dingbat.
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Once again thanks to all the stalwarts who tirelessly pushed us to help ourselves.

Requested my wife's UKNI number by letter, took about a month.
Signed her up on the app
Filled in CF83
CF83 Class 2 approved.
Paid by BOI before they could change their mind.
Looks like two whole pensions when we reach 67.

Take a bow team!

Thanks
Dingbat.
 
Hi all. Following the great advice here I went to Newry, got the NI number, completed the CF83, registered and posted it and it now shows as delivered on the A Post tracking app. Can I ask what is my next step or do I just wait for a response from HMRC. I am conscious of the April 5th deadline. Thanks.
 
DocOc said:
just wait for a response from HMRC
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This.

Do a screen shot / print out of the delivery record.

And you know what - belts & braces - do the call back form as well & keep a print out.

While you are waiting you can get yourself registered online, its a handy facility to have.
 
Hi, as I posted on another thread, I eventually got my NI number in yesterday’s post, I got confirmation that it was sent on 9/3/25. Taking advice from this forum, I sent off the cf83 form without the number with cover letter explaining situation and done a follow up call to say that the information was in the post to them and they confirmed all my details - I’ve five years at class 2. I’ve printed off the signed for delivery and the request for a callback. Now that I have my number, I went to verify my identification for the online gateway only to be met with the roadblock of passport is in my married name.

My query today is, should I follow it up with another phone call or sit/wait for a postal reply?
 
Two options:

1. Sit yourself down with snacks / crossword / knitting, phone & wait on hold for up to 50 mins. Go through the process to have your surname updated and give them your National Insurance number.

2. Wait till they get back to you.
 
I will also make a donation.

Slightly off topic, so apologies. This site is such a fantastic resource for people. I know it is essentially a volunteer organisation so nobody gets paid. But there must be significant IT costs/storage/webhosting etc associated with it. Who pays for this? I did look to see if there is a donate button but could not find one. Many people have benefited significantly from the advice received here and would be happy to donate/support.
 
Hi Nellers, I am in the same position, my passport is in my maiden name. I did phone to be told they wouldn't do it over the phone
because of GDPR and to send to an address in Birmingham I think, can't remember. That was ages ago, must be a couple of months.
I keep trying the app but no go. Anyways I sent off the a registered letter and the form and hoping they will get in contact eventually.
 
Hi @Dopey1, I sent off the cf38 letter and once it was signed for on Monday I then rang on Tuesday to update my record to my married name. Just confirmed details over the phone (address dob etc) and he updated my file there and then. He did say leave it 24 hours before trying to log in to the app again. Checked it yesterday evening and was able to get in, got a bit of a land when it had the higher rate of Class 3 repayments when phone conversations I had all confirmed Class 2. But as I read and I re-read here the online account defaults to Class 3, so I’m awaiting a letter back/contact about payments and hopefully all will be sorted.
*I’m surprised I’m not speaking with a Geordie twang at this stage *
 
I worked in the UK about 15 months over two tax years in 1980-1 and returned immediately to Ireland and have worked continuously here up to the present. I am 66 this year. Will I qualify as there seems to be some disagreement on this i.e. some people think you definitely need three years' contributions. The Gov.uk website says three years but then there's this:
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