State Pension
UK State Pension age
UK State Pension age is 65 for men and 60 for women.
The State Pension age for women will increase gradually from 2010, so that by 2020 it will be 65. This means:
- women born on or before 5 April 1950 will reach State Pension age at age 60;
- women born on or after 6 April 1955 will reach State Pension age at age 65;
- women born on or after 6 April 1950 and on or before 5 April 1955 will have a State Pension age between 60 and 65.
Between 2024 and 2046 the UK State Pension age for both men and women is to increase from 65 to 68. The State Pension age calculator (this link will take you to The Pension Service website) shows the date when people will reach State Pension age.
UK State Pension forecast
If you are not within four months of UK State Pension age, you can ask for a forecast of what UK State Pension you can expect to get. It will tell you what your State Pension is now and whether or not you can get more by the time you reach UK State Pension age. But it will not include any insurance you have paid in another country.
If you are living in another country or are going abroad soon, contact HMRC Residency. If you are currently living in the UK and not planning to live abroad for some time, you can contact The Pension Service.
- HMRC Residency
- Getting a State Pension forecast (Directgov)
