Quote Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five View Post
I haven't paid any NICs since 2005. I have 5 missing gap years to make up to qualify for a full pension.
I made a bank payment (class 3) last week for one of those missing years. Once they update my record on the Government Gateway site, I'll make the remaining four payments in one go.
It can take a month or two for your online record to be updated. Tip: give HMRC a ring a couple of weeks after paying your NIC to check payment has been credited to your account. When it comes to the HMRC voice-activated "in a few words tell us why you have rung us today" say nothing. Keep saying nothing to any further questions until the one about "is it you you are ringing about" ( or something like that). Say "yes" and you will get straight through to an HMRC advisor.