How do I find out my NIS number?

You can find your National Insurance number on your payslip, P60, or letters about tax, pensions and benefits. You can also find it through your personal tax account and download a confirmation letter. If you still cannot find it, you can either: fill in form CA5403 and send it to the address on the form.

How do I get my Government NI number?

If you've lost or forgotten your National Insurance number, or need a letter confirming it, you can:

1. register for or log in to your personal tax account to view or download, print, save or share a letter with it on.
2. fill in the online form and post it to us, if you're unable to register for a personal tax account.

Who do you call about national insurance?

You can call the National Insurance Contributions Office on 0300 200 3500 if you'd prefer.

How do I get a NIS number UK?

contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if your parent or guardian filled in a Child Benefit claim form for you or if you need to check - you may already have a National Insurance number. apply for a National Insurance number online if your parent or guardian did not fill in a Child Benefit claim form for you.

Confirming your National Insurance number

Is social security number same as National Insurance number UK?

Your National Insurance Number (also known as your NI number or “NIN”) is the UK version of a social security number. It is used to give tax and benefits. It is a requirement for anyone who intends to get a job and work in the UK. It is made up of a combination of numbers and letters such as 'AA-12-34-56-A'.

Do all UK citizens have a National Insurance number?

You will need a National Insurance Number if you live in the United Kingdom (UK), have the right to work in the UK and you're planning to work or pay class 3 voluntary National Insurance contributions.

How do I contact National Insurance UK?

1. 0300 200 3500. Textphone:
2. 0300 200 3519. Outside UK:

Why hasn't my National Insurance number come?

HMRC states that it can take up to 16 weeks to issue a National Insurance number after you have proved your identity. If you have not heard about your NINO after 16 weeks, then you should phone the relevant HMRC 'Get help with your application' 0800 helpline number to check on the progress of your application.

How can I get in touch with National Insurance UK?

Contact details

1. Main Telephone: 0300 200 3500. National Insurance enquiries.
2. Other Telephone: 0300 200 3519. Textphone.
3. Alternative Telephone: + 44 191 203 7010. Outside UK. Website: Opening hours.

When was my National Insurance number issued?

You usually get sent a National Insurance number (NINO) just before your 16th birthday. The government uses records for child benefit claims in order to identify children approaching their 16th birthday.

Can I chat online with HMRC?

HMRC's web chat service allows you to have a one-on-one online conversation with an adviser. It is now available to help tax credit claimants.

What do I do if I lost my National Insurance card?

Ask HMRC for your National Insurance number

If you still cannot find it, you can: fill in form CA5403 and send it to the address on the form. contact the National Insurance numbers helpline and answer some questions (you'll need to fill in form CA5403 if you cannot answer the questions)

How do I get a replacement NIS card?

If you lose your NIS card, here's what you need to do:

1. You are just required to go to the NIS office with your id and request a replacement card (same number).
2. If you are living overseas, you can have someone here act on your behalf by providing them with a letter to take to the NIS office.

Can I work without a National Insurance number?

You do not need a National Insurance number to start work but you will need to get one once you have started a job. Your employer will give you a temporary number while you wait for your permanent number.

How do I contact Inland Revenue?

You can use Relay UK if you cannot hear or speak on the phone: dial 18001 then 0300 200 3300.

How do I contact NI Direct?

Contact AccessNI

Contact the AccessNI customer helpline to get advice or help with an application by phone on 0300 200 7888.

How do I speak to someone at DWP?

Once this consent has been provided, you can call the Universal Credit Service Centre on 0800 328 5644. You will need to listen carefully to the options to make sure you reach the case manager who will be best placed to help with your query.

What happens if I don't pay National Insurance contributions?

Your National Insurance Contributions give you access to some benefits including a retirement pension. Thus, if you're not paying your National Insurance contributions you'll end up with gaps in your NI record, and won't be able to qualify for some benefits.

What's the difference between British citizen and British national?

As a British national it is important to know what type of nationality status that you hold as your rights will vary depending on the status that you hold. Generally, British citizenship is the only nationality that allows you to live and work in the UK without being subject to immigration time restrictions.

Does your NI number expire?

No, once you have a National Insurance number, you have it for life. You National Insurance number will never expire.

What do the first 2 letters of National Insurance number mean?

For example, AB123456C. Your NI number has no personal information about you; it is a randomly allocated reference number. The prefix is simply two letters that are allocated to each new series of NI number.

How does a NI number look like?

The format of the number is two prefix letters, six digits and one suffix letter. An example is AA123456C. Neither of the first two letters can be D, F, I, Q, U or V. The second letter also cannot be O.

Do they still do National Insurance cards?

National Insurance numbercards will be phased out from July, with people receiving a letter instead, the tax authority has confirmed. Replacement cards have already been axed, but from July new cards will be phased out, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said.