Applied for UK State Pension today - 20 minutes and done!

[simon43]

Less than 4 months to my UK state pension date. so I telephoned the international pensions department to make my claim.

 

They did ask for some information that threw me!

 

"What date did you leave the UK?" Huh? I can't remember... "OK fine!"

"Does your British ex-wife pay NI?"  Er, maybe ask her!  "OK fine"

"About how much tax did you pay when teaching in Myanmar?" "I didn't. 'cos they had no system to collect tax!!"  "Oh.... fine"

 

Anyway, these questions seemed to just be to provide general background information, not actually relevant to my pension.  So having ticked the boxes on his form, the pensions chap took my bank details and said all was fine, and my pension money will start to flow, probably a little delayed for the first payment 'cos' of paperwork, but back-dated.

 

So all good and easy!  I was impressed at how quick and easy the process was 🙂

 

 

[Upnotover]

1 hour ago, simon43 said:

probably a little delayed for the first payment 'cos' of paperwork, but back-dated.

They told you that?  Even applying 4 months early?  Maybe I'll apply now, only 22 months to go....

[simon43]

11 hours ago, Upnotover said:

They told you that?  Even applying 4 months early?  Maybe I'll apply now, only 22 months to go....

They actually said that the 1st payment could be delayed up to 4 months....

 

You can't apply now, only within 4 months of your pension start date 🙂

[jori123]

Pity u had to admit to being in th first year on frozen ok,second year bit itchy,third year kicking yourself

[jori123]

12 hours ago, jori123 said:

Pity u had to admit to being in th first year on frozen ok,second year bit itchy,third year kicking yourself

Imagine 15 years frozen. Lol when no need, nevermind 12 floor diving, id have a parachute on stepping over a curb , influence server's have done great harm, especially The Rat, face like a farmers arse on a frosty morning no doubt reading this,the prick, jealousy rules OK

 

[BritManToo]

On 2/25/2025 at 7:37 PM, simon43 said:

So having ticked the boxes on his form, the pensions chap took my bank details and said all was fine, and my pension money will start to flow, probably a little delayed for the first payment 'cos' of paperwork, but back-dated.

If you apply from within the UK it's paid on time.

It's only the international applications that are delayed.

[brianburi]

 

 

 

I received a half pension payout just two weeks after my 66th Birthday,  Like the OP I applied by telephone from Thailand and it gets paid into my Bangkok Bank account.

From the last two numbers on the NI number my payment is every 4 weeks on Tuesday,  It goes into BBL account two days later unless Thai holidays in the week,  Very reliable service.........

[jori123]

28 minutes ago, brianburi said:

 

 

 

I received a half pension payout just two weeks after my 66th Birthday,  Like the OP I applied by telephone from Thailand and it gets paid into my Bangkok Bank account.

From the last two numbers on the NI number my payment is every 4 weeks on Tuesday,  It goes into BBL account two days later unless Thai holidays in the week,  Very reliable service.........

Better service, Wise account,get their ATM card,nice looking card,if that's what could be called nice,works any ATM machine anywhere in world,200b withdrawal,get 4.5% while in balance,(was anyway)

[Moonlover]

28 minutes ago, jori123 said:

59 minutes ago, brianburi said:

 

 

 

I received a half pension payout just two weeks after my 66th Birthday,  Like the OP I applied by telephone from Thailand and it gets paid into my Bangkok Bank account.

 

28 minutes ago, jori123 said:

Better service, Wise account,get their ATM card,nice looking card,if that's what could be called nice,works any ATM machine anywhere in world,200b withdrawal,get 4.5% while in balance,(was anyway)

You can only get a Wise debit card if you have a UK address. The poster above, just like the O/P applied from Thailand. That would indicate that they are, like me already living abroad and do not have a UK address. So your suggestion @jori123 is a moot one.

[jori123]

Nothing moot,either relative, friend or paid for,contact address only....me?from hotel

[Moonlover]

On 2/26/2025 at 8:36 AM, simon43 said:

They actually said that the 1st payment could be delayed up to 4 months....

 

You can't apply now, only within 4 months of your pension start date 🙂

I think you must have miss heard that Simon. I cannot believe there could be a 4 month delay! Unless, of course they have some reason to question your entitlement.

 

If you're like most folks and get paid 4 weekly, your first payment will be 4 weeks from your inception date (usually your birthday) plus the number of days up your normal payment day. You can work that out from your NI number. (See the website below)

 

For all the moaning one reads about the DWP and the IPC, overall they are very efficient.

 

https://www.gov.uk/state-pension/when-youre-paid

[Moonlover]

1 hour ago, jori123 said:

Nothing moot,either relative, friend or paid for,contact address only....me?from hotel

Otherwise known as a false declaration!

[OJAS]

On 2/25/2025 at 7:37 PM, simon43 said:

So all good and easy!  I was impressed at how quick and easy the process was

 

A distinct improvement on the rigmarole I had to go through 10 years ago, when I was required to submit my original birth certificate which then went AWOL!

 

[jori123]

1 hour ago, Moonlover said:

Otherwise known as a false declaration!

That right? Think not,there and then.had this out before,read regulations,I'm here unfrozen,AA too, receiving _£110 tax free a week,get in touch with DWP where I stand,better quizzing them than me again enjoy Ur frozen pension 

 

[jori123]

2 hours ago, Moonlover said:

Otherwise known as a false declaration!

You see,but in your case not.Regulations state even if there is an issue on OAP and aa nothing will be done,read them

 

[soi3eddie]

6 hours ago, jori123 said:

Better service, Wise account,get their ATM card,nice looking card,if that's what could be called nice,works any ATM machine anywhere in world,200b withdrawal,get 4.5% while in balance,(was anyway)

Wise cards do not work in Myanmar. That's at ATMs or for purchases. Wise are full woke and block places they feel should be sanctioned (while other UK cards worked fine).