Bereavement Support Payment
How to claim
You can apply for Bereavement Support Payment online, by telephone or by post.
To apply, you’ll need:
- your National Insurance number
- your bank or building society account details
- the date your partner died
- your partner’s National Insurance number
Apply online
This is a trial service and it will only allow a limited number of daily applications.
If you’re in Northern Ireland you can apply using the online service. There is a different process to apply by phone or post.
Apply by phone
Bereavement Service helpline
Telephone: 0800 151 2012
Welsh language: 0800 731 0453
Textphone: 0800 731 0464
Welsh language: 0800 731 0456
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 151 2012
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
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Apply by post
To get a claim form, you can either:
- download a Bereavement Support Payment form (BSP1)
- contact your nearest Jobcentre Plus to get one through the post
Send it to the address on the form.
If you’re abroad
Call the International Pension Centre to apply.
International Pension Centre
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 206 9390
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
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