Direct Debit

You can only use Direct Debit to make voluntary Class 3 National Insurance contributions for the current tax year (6 April 2023 to 5 April 2024).

To set up monthly payments, download and send the Direct Debit form to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The address is on the form.

Allow 21 days to set up a new Direct Debit.

HMRC will send you a letter telling you when payments will be taken and how much they will be.

Payments appear on your statement as ‘HMRC NI-DD’.

Your payments will usually start in May. You can pay arrears for the current tax year through your first payment if you set up the Direct Debit after May.