The new State Pension
When you're paid
After you’ve claimed your State Pension you’ll get a letter about your payments.
The new State Pension is usually paid into your account every 4 weeks. If you want to change the account, tell the Pension Service.
There are different rules if you live abroad.
Your first payment
You’ll be asked when you want to start getting your State Pension when you claim. Your first payment will be no later than 5 weeks after the date you choose.
You’ll get a full payment every 4 weeks after that.
You might get part of a payment before your first full payment. The letter confirming your State Pension payment will tell you what to expect.
Your payment day
The day your pension is paid depends on your National Insurance number.
You might be paid earlier if your normal payment day is a bank holiday.
| Last 2 digits of your National Insurance number | Payment day of the week |
|---|---|
| 00 to 19 | Monday |
| 20 to 39 | Tuesday |
| 40 to 59 | Wednesday |
| 60 to 79 | Thursday |
| 80 to 99 | Friday |