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Applying for the State Pension

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Ailidh Fri 22-Jan-21 15:45:08

I only discovered recently that you have to apply for the State Pension, I suppose I thought that it just happened.

So I did, as I'm within the permitted time frame.

I was quite proud of myself that I finally got all the digital identity stuff sorted, and the application submitted.

Today I got an official invitation to apply, with a unique code. It's dated the same day as I applied, so I assume it's an automatic response.

I hadn't really expected to hear anything until nearer the date (April), and I thought the online application was The Application, so I'm a bit confused.
Also the unique code doesn't work.

There is a helpline number to ring but I think I'll leave it until Monday, rather than talking to some poor, tired, end-of-the-week soul.

I wondered if there's anyone who's done it recently who could talk me through how it works?

Thank you.

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spottysocks Fri 22-Jan-21 18:23:08

We've recently applied for DH state pension as he is due to retire in April. He didn't apply on-line until the letter arrived with the code which went through fine, it's just a case of waiting for another letter from them stating when he can expect it to start.

I wonder that as you've applied on-line before the official letter arrived containing the code then it has gone though ok, making your code void. But maybe it would be a good idea to phone them to confirm that this is the case?

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Jaxjacky Fri 22-Jan-21 18:25:31

I already had a government gateway id, so I just received the letter and verified using the code on it.

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Ailidh Fri 22-Jan-21 19:02:51

spottysocks

We've recently applied for DH state pension as he is due to retire in April. He didn't apply on-line until the letter arrived with the code which went through fine, it's just a case of waiting for another letter from them stating when he can expect it to start.

I wonder that as you've applied on-line before the official letter arrived containing the code then it has gone though ok, making your code void. But maybe it would be a good idea to phone them to confirm that this is the case?

That makes sense. Thank you. I'll ring and check on Monday.n?

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