Voluntary contributions and topping up

Voluntary National Insurance contributions - the basics What voluntary National Insurance contributions are, when you might pay them and what they cost

Voluntary National Insurance contributions if you live abroad Keeping UK National Insurance up to date – who can make voluntary contributions, benefits, which class to pay, how to pay

'Gap in your National Insurance record' letter Why you might get a 'Gap in your National Insurance record letter' and what to do about it, including what to do if there's a mistake

Do you need to top up your National Insurance contributions? If there are gaps in your National Insurance record find out if it's worth making up the shortfall

When and how to top up your National Insurance contributions When and how to pay voluntary contributions to top up your National Insurance contributions record, how much to pay