Your National Insurance number can be found here:
Can you start work without a National Insurance number?
Employees must pay National Insurance contributions, and you must apply for a National Insurance number if you want to work. The National Insurance Number (NINO) is a one-of-a-kind number that will assist your employer in paying your NI obligations. This number cannot be used by anybody else.
Make your application for your NINO by calling Job Centre Plus at 0800 141 2075.
On the Gov.UK website, you can learn more about how to apply for your National Insurance number.
You don’t need a National Insurance number to begin working, but you will need one after you begin. While you wait for your permanent number, your employer will issue you a temporary number.
What is my National Insurance number international student?
Logging onto the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) website is the simplest way to retrieve your NI number if you misplace it.
If you’ve previously used it to access your tax records, use the ID and password you created, but if this is your first time, you’ll need to create an account.
The second option is to go over the HMRC letters you’ve received. These letters will contain your NI number. Finally, if you’ve been working, your NI number can be found on your employer’s payslip.
Call HMRC on 0300 200 3500 if you don’t have any documentation with your NI number. They will write to you with your NI number in about 15 days.
How do I get my National Insurance number UK?
If your pension is paid into your bank account, your National Insurance number can usually be located on a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or on your bank statement.
Your NI number is nine digits long and begins with two letters, followed by six numbers and one letter, for example, AB123456C. If you’ve misplaced it, go to www.gov.uk/lost-national-insurance-number to look for it.
What if I’m missing one?
Simply check the option that says you don’t have a National Insurance number if you’re applying for a free over 75 license.
After that, you’ll be requested to print the completed form and mail it to us along with another piece of identification that verifies your date of birth, such as:
- Certificate of birth in the United Kingdom (if your name has changed by marriage or deed poll please provide proof)
Original documents cannot be returned, therefore please submit photocopies and mail your full application to:
What does a National Insurance number look like?
National insurance numbers (NINos) should be composed of the letters and numbers two letters, six numbers, and one letter. For instance, QQ 123456 C.
Is a National Insurance number the same as a PPS number?
In Northern Ireland, a Personal Public Service (PPS) number is the equivalent of a National Insurance number. It’s a one-of-a-kind identifier that you can use in any transactions you have with government agencies, such as claiming benefits or registering with the Revenue Commissioners.
Should I give my NI number on a job application?
No, your National Insurance number should not appear on your CV or any other component of your job application. Other personal details that you should not mention in your CV or job application: Include simply your town, city, or county, not your complete address. Your passport number should not be included.
Can anyone do anything with your National Insurance number?
Have you been contacted by someone claiming that your National Insurance number has been compromised? If you do, hang up straight away since they’re a con artist.
Criminals have been targeting individuals to deceive them into disclosing their National Insurance details, according to Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime. Scams like these are becoming more common.
How does the National Insurance number scam work?
If you’re a victim, you’ll get a call from the scammers telling you that your National Insurance number has been compromised. You may be instructed to dial a number on your phone keypad, after which you will be connected to a fraudster who will inform you that your National Insurance number has been used to claim for benefits unlawfully.
The caller would then ask you “security” questions in attempt to obtain personal information, and may threaten you with a fee or arrest if you don’t answer. They may even demand cash from you, claiming it’s to avoid a warrant for your arrest that they believe is out. Once the fraudster has all of the information they need, they’ll tell you that a new National Insurance number will be sent in the mail and hang up.
What could they do with my data?
“What can a fraudster do with my National Insurance number?” you might wonder. When used alone, it’s not very effective. It could be used for a variety of illegal acts if combined with other personal information gathered from you during the call, or from a data breach, social media, or phishing emails.
It could be used to steal your identity, claim government benefits in your name without your permission, or take out financial instruments such as loans, all of which could have a negative impact on your finances and credit history.
How can I protect myself?
If you’re approached suddenly and requested for personal information, always ask who’s calling. Criminals can spoof phone numbers, making calls appear to come from legitimate businesses, so never rely on a phone number or caller ID to verify who you’re dealing with.
If you wanted to hang up and call back on the number listed on their website, a reputable company would not be angry. Genuine businesses would never phone you out of the blue and demand your Social Security number or other sensitive details.
Remember to be wary of emails that ask for personal information, since this could be another technique for fraudsters to persuade you to hand over sensitive information. Is an email from the person you think it is? To learn more about phishing emails, see our blog.
What else should I look out for?
Another way criminals can try to get your NI number is to set up bogus employment websites that advertise jobs that don’t exist. As part of the application process, these sites will ask for all of your personal information, as well as money or copies of your ID for “checks.”
Before applying for a job, do some research on the recruiter – websites like Glassdoor (an employee review site) can educate you about other employees’ experiences with a company. Also, look for errors in the job advertisement’s spelling and grammar.
If you believe you’ve been the victim of a scam like this, notify Action Fraud and your bank if you’ve given out any financial information.
What do the first 2 letters of National Insurance number mean?
A National Insurance number (NI number) is made up of three parts: a two-letter prefix, six numbers, and a single-letter suffix. AB123456C, for example. Your NI number is a randomly assigned reference number that contains no personal information about you.
Each new series of NI numbers is given a prefix consisting of two letters. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is now issuing new NI numbers with prefixes beginning with P and S, such as PL, PM, PN, SG, SH, SJ, and so on. Some prefixes are unique to various portions of the United Kingdom, such as JY for Jersey, MN for the Isle of Man, and BT for Northern Ireland. There are 999,999 different numbers in each series. New NI numbers are assigned in a sequential order, such as PN000001A, PN000002B, PN000003C, PN000004D, PN000005A, and so on.
A, B, C, or D can be used as a single letter suffix. These were crucial in the early days of National Insurance contributions (NICs), when companies had to buy NI stamps and paste them on employee cards. When the cards were finished, i.e. when they had a full year’s worth of stamps on them, the employer had to deliver them to the Department of Social Security (now the DWP). They were not all submitted at the same time, but rather quarterly, with each suffix letter defining the quarterly submission dates. The card for NI numbers ending in A, for example, covered the three months from January to February and would be replaced for a fresh card at the start of March. Cards for NI numbers ending in B, C, and D would be exchanged in June, September, and December, respectively. As a result of this arrangement, the workload associated with issuing new cards was spread out throughout the course of the year. The letters are no longer relevant in today’s world. Instead, the employer pays NICs to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on a monthly or quarterly basis, and the details are sent to the tax office on a P14 Summary for each employee at the end of each tax year.
There are various false theories floating around about the suffix letter allocation, such as the NI number assigned to your first child ending in A, the NI number assigned to your second child ending in B, and so on. Although the concept has some historical support, it is incorrect. See http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/nimmanual/NIM39110.htm for confirmation of the aforementioned explanation.
A letter wondered why her two children’s NI numbers, which were assigned several years apart, were sequential, e.g. PN000001A and PN000001B. (not their real numbers). This scenario arose as a result of a bulk allocation of NI numbers between 1989 and 1993, following a transition to a national allocation of NI number prefixes, according to the DWP. Every kid whose parents were receiving Child Benefit was given a Child Reference Number in 1992. (CRN). A CRN is similar to an NI number, but it is used before the child graduates from high school. If a family had more than one child at the time, they were assigned sequential numbers. If you received Kid Benefit for more than one child in 1992, you should check if their NI numbers are likewise sequential.