Before you start your claim for New State Pension, make sure you have everything to hand. These are the main requirements and the step-by-step guide to claiming through the official channel.
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Read the requirements and steps below first, so you can make your claim on the official page in one go.
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📋 Requirements
- Age: You must have reached State Pension age.
- National Insurance record: You usually need at least 10 qualifying years.
- Claim invitation: You should get a letter about 2 months before you reach State Pension age.
- Bank account: You need an account for payments.
🚀 How to claim, step by step
- Check your State Pension forecast on GOV.UK
- Wait for your invitation letter before State Pension age
- Claim online, by phone or by post
- Receive payments every 4 weeks
The amount you get depends on your National Insurance record as assessed by DWP.
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