How Do I Find My National Insurance Number?

Your National Insurance number is a crucial piece of information for managing your taxes and benefits. You can find it on various documents, through your personal tax account, in the HMRC app, or in your Apple or Google Wallet if previously saved.

Your National Insurance (NI) number is essential for ensuring your National Insurance contributions and tax is correctly recorded. Here’s how you can locate your NI number:

Where to Find Your National Insurance Number                 

  1. Documents You Already Have:

    • P60: End of year tax statement from your employer.

    • Payslip: Your regular payslips from work.

    • Letters About Benefits: Correspondence from HMRC or other government departments.

  2. Personal Tax Account:

    • Online Access: Log into your personal tax account on the HMRC website to view your National Insurance number.

  3. HMRC App:

    • Download and Log In: Use the HMRC app, available on both Apple and Google Play stores, to find your National Insurance number.

  4. Apple or Google Wallet:

    • Previously Saved: If you have previously saved your NI number to your Apple or Google Wallet, you can access it there.

Downloading a Letter Showing Your National Insurance Number

You can also use your personal tax account or the HMRC app to download an official letter showing your National Insurance number. Here’s how:

  1. Personal Tax Account:

    • Log into your personal tax account.

    • Navigate to the section where you can view and manage your NI number.

    • Follow the instructions to download a letter that shows your NI number.

  2. HMRC App:

    • Open the HMRC app.

    • Log in using your credentials.

    • Locate the section for your NI number and download the letter.

Summary

Your National Insurance number is a crucial piece of information for managing your taxes and benefits. You can find it on various documents, through your personal tax account, in the HMRC app, or in your Apple or Google Wallet if previously saved. Additionally, both the personal tax account and HMRC app allow you to download a letter displaying your National Insurance number, ensuring you always have access to it when needed.

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