5 things you should know about getting your pension

1

You must claim your New State Pension – it won’t automatically be paid to you.

2

The full new state pension is £9,339.20 per year.

3

You need at least 10 qualifying years (where you’ve paid enough in) to receive anything, and 35 years to obtain the full amount.

4

You cannot claim your state pension early. To find out your state pension age, go to the Government calculator at gov.uk/statepension-age

5

If you have gaps in your national insurance contribution history, consider voluntarily paying extra to cover them the shortfall.