Hester Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Following my application for the above, I have received details of the amount of UK state pension that I will receive every four weeks. I have been trying to gain more information as to exactly what date I can expect the first payment but have been given conflicting replies, ie "four weeks to the day from your birthday", "could be between 2 - 5 weeks from your birthday", "end of the fourth week after your birthday". I would be grateful if anyone could tell me of their experiences of receiving their first payment of the UK state pension ( I have given them french bank a/c details) Many thanks, Hester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junlesley Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I've just started recieving my pension from the UK, I was 60 (dont tell anyone) on the Friday 14th of August, according to the pension people my payment commenced on the monday after my birthday, payable 4 weeks later to my account in France, giving time for the transfer I recieved my first payment on the 21st of September, included with the first 3 waiting days paid as well.Hope this helps.Welcome to the old gits club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hester Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks for your reply Junlesley and your "welcome to the club". Yes the info is very useful. Did the pension services send you details in writing about the date that you would receive your first payment? Hadn't really given too much thought about reaching the big 60, too excited about having a bit more cash to spend; new specs, teeth etc... Regards, Hester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junlesley Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hi Hester,No I read on their web site www.thepensionservice.gov.uk that pensions are always paid from the Monday after your Birthday, and it worked out that way for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Benefit payment changes that start from April 2010The changes also affect the payment of State Pensions. If you reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2010 you will be paid in arrears on a day linked to your National Insurance number. This means you will be paid at the end of your pay week, not from the start. Your payday is the day you normally receive your payment (sometimes called your ‘pay week-ending day’).National Insurance numberThis is the number you get when you first start work or claim a benefit. It is normally shown on the letters The Pension Service sends you.The Pension Service will use the last two numbers of your National Insurance number to work out your new pay week-ending day, as shown in the following table. Last two numbers of National Insurance number Pay week-ending day 00 to 19 Monday 20 to 39 Tuesday 40 to 59 Wednesday 60 to 79 Thursday 80 to 99 FridayFor example, if your National Insurance number is QQ 12 34 56 A, your pay week-ending day will be Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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