Pay voluntary Class 2 National Insurance contributions if you do not pay through Self Assessment
By cheque through the post
You can pay from a UK bank account by sending a cheque to:
HM Revenue and Customs
National Insurance Contributions and Employer Office
BX5 5BD
You must make sure your payment reaches HMRC by the 5 April deadline.
What to include
Make your cheque payable to ‘HM Revenue and Customs only’.
You’ll need:
- the 18-digit reference number shown on your HMRC payment request - write this on the back of the cheque
- the payslip you were sent at the bottom of your HMRC payment request
Your payment may be delayed if you use the wrong reference number. HMRC may also send you a reminder to pay.
Do not fold your HMRC payslip or cheque, or fasten them together.
If you do not have an 18-digit reference number
If you’ve already registered with HMRC, contact the National Insurance helpline.
If you do not have an HMRC payslip
Include a note with:
- your name, address and telephone number
- the 18-digit reference number shown on your payment request
- your National Insurance number - find your National Insurance number if you’ve lost it
- how much you’re paying
Confirmation of payment
If you want a receipt, include a note asking for one.
You can also check your National Insurance record and your personal tax account. Allow up to 8 weeks for your payment to appear.