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UK pensioners had until April 2025 to buy missing National Insurance years to boost their state pension, with some gaining £6,000 annually.
Martin Lewis has reminded UK state pensioners to check their National Insurance records, as a temporary extension allowing purchases back to 2006 ended in April 2025.
Those with gaps in contributions may have boosted their pensions significantly by buying missing years, with one person gaining an extra £120 per week—about £6,000 annually—after purchasing 18 years.
The full state pension is currently £230.25 per week, rising to £241.30 in April 2026 due to the triple lock.
While the move can greatly increase retirement income, it requires a large upfront cost, typically £10,000 to £15,000, and isn’t suitable for everyone.
Los pensionistas del Reino Unido tenían hasta abril de 2025 para comprar los años de Seguro Nacional que faltaban para aumentar su pensión estatal, y algunos ganaban 6.000 libras anuales.