The International Pension Centre handles UK State Pension and benefit payments for people living abroad. British expats need to contact this office for State Pension claims, international payment arrangements, Winter Fuel Payment queries, and benefit eligibility while overseas.
Dial 0191 218 7777 (within the UK)
011 44 191 218 7777
011 44 191 218 7777
0011 44 191 218 7777
00 44 191 218 7777
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Call at 8:00 AM UK time when lines open
Have your National Insurance number ready
Avoid calling on Mondays and after 4 PM
Use GOV.UK for State Pension forecasts and online claims
Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00–9:00 AM UK Time
GOV.UK — State Pension forecast, international claims, and benefit information
Personal tax account for pension and tax queries
British embassy or consulate for general pension enquiries
Yes. From abroad, call +44 191 218 7777. This is the direct line for the International Pension Centre, which handles UK pension payments for people living overseas.
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Yes. If you are entitled to a UK State Pension, you can receive it while living abroad in most countries. The International Pension Centre can arrange payment to an overseas bank account. Note that annual increases (uprating) may not apply in all countries.
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Have your National Insurance number, date of birth, and any relevant pension or claim reference numbers. If claiming for the first time, have details of your UK employment history.
Yes. GOV.UK offers a State Pension forecast, online claim service, and information about international pension payments. You can also write to the International Pension Centre by post.
Canada
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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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United States
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