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Introduction

National Insurance
National Insurance credits
National Insurance if you go abroad
National Insurance and tax after State Pension age
Additional State Pension

National Insurance numbers

Check your National Insurance record
Apply for a National Insurance number
Find a lost National Insurance number

Paying

Pay voluntary Class 3 National Insurance
Pay Class 2 National Insurance if you don't pay through Self Assessment

Rates and classes

National Insurance rates and categories
Self-employed National Insurance rates
Reduced rate National Insurance for married women

Refunds

Claim a National Insurance refund

Voluntary contributions

Voluntary National Insurance

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