How to get a National Insurance number (NINO)

What is National Insurance Number (NINO)?

Your national insurance number (NINO) is a personal account number and this is unique and will be same for lifetime of all your tax/employment affairs. If you live in the UK, you ought to consequently get a National Insurance number (NINO) just before your sixteenth birthday. Applying for NINO is free. You must apply for National insurance number to work in UK or study in the UK.

• What is a National Insurance number?
• Where do you get a National Insurance number from?
• How much National Insurance you pay?
• What to do you get if you lose or forget your National Insurance Number?
• Who needs to know my National Insurance number?

What are the benefits of National Insurance Number?

Paying into the National Insurance Scheme (NIC) called contributory benefits. The employee coming from overseas need to apply for NINO before they can apply for benefits of NIN, as it is not a prerequisite for working in the UK. You will be eligible for other benefits as:

• Maternity Allowance
• Tax credits
• Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• You have the right to work in the UK
• Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance
• Bereavement Benefits
• Applying for student Loan

What if you lost your National Insurance Number?

HM Revenue and Customs never again issues plastic NI cards. If you have lost National insurance Number, you can find it on your pay slip, P60, or any letters sent to you by HMRC identifying with assessment, annuities and advantages.

If you can't find your NI number, you can:

• Fill in and return frame CA5403 to HMRC.
• Telephone the National Insurance number helpline on 0300 200 3502.
• HMRC won't give your National Insurance number via telephone – it will be presented on you.

If you didn't get you NI number when you turned 16, and you're under 20, you should telephone the National Insurance numbers helpline on 0300 200 3502.

If you have any questions about the above just contact us today or you can explore the HMRC Contact Number for any general queries at 0300 200 3300.