State pension boosts for Qualifying years

You need National Insurance Contribution (NIC) for roughly 35 qualifying years to get a full State Pension. 

Anyone aged 40 to 73ish can fill the gap years for 6 past years normally. However, currently until 5 April 2025, you have an unbeatable opportunity to buy back any missing National Insurance Contribution years from 2006 to 2016.

National Insurance Contribution for Qualifying years

For qualifying years, you should pay for NIC over £123 or £129 a week for tax year 23/24 from one employer or self–employed or claim Child Benefit, Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance, Carer’s Allowance or Tax credit claim.