Check your State Pension forecast

Use this service to find out:

  • how much State Pension you could get
  • when you can get it
  • how to increase it, if you can

This page is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

The State Pension age is under review and may change in the future.

You cannot use this service if you’re already getting your State Pension or if you’ve delayed (‘deferred’) claiming it.

To use this service, you’ll need to prove your identity using Government Gateway. You’ll be able to register for Government Gateway if you have not used it before.

You can no longer use GOV.UK Verify to prove your identity.

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Other ways to apply

Applying online is the quickest way to get a forecast. If you’ll reach your State Pension age in more than 30 days you can also:

If you’re already getting your State Pension or have delayed claiming it

To get information about your State Pension, contact the Pension Service if you’re in the UK or the International Pension Centre if you live abroad.

Part of Plan your retirement income: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check when you can retire

    1. Check what age you can get your State Pension
    2. Find out about working after you reach State Pension age
    3. Find out if you can retire early with your workplace or personal pension

  2. and Check how much pension you could get

    1. You are currently viewing: Find out how much State Pension you could get (your forecast)

    You may also be paying into a:

    1. Find out if you’ll pay tax on your pension
    2. Find contact details for a lost pension

  3. Step 2 Increase your pension

    You might be able to increase the amount you get if you delay your pension.

    1. Find out about delaying your pension

    You might be able to pay voluntary contributions to fill in gaps in your National Insurance record (such as, from when you were not working or claiming benefits).

    1. Check if you can pay voluntary National Insurance contributions

    For advice about increasing your workplace or private pension, speak to a financial adviser.

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  4. Step 3 Check what other financial support you could get

    Check what financial help you could get if you:

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  5. Step 4 Decide when to retire

    1. Get advice on planning your pension and deciding when to retire