Find out what contributions are, why we pay them, and about contribution credits which can protect your record
Information about getting your contributions covered if you're staying at home to care for a child under school age
Find out how to get a registration card and Social Security number
Find out what to do if you have received a Class 2 contributions bill, reasons why you might have received one and how to pay
Information on what to do if you have received a missing Class 1 contributions letter from Cutomer and Local Services
If you are a woman who was married before 1 April 2001, you can choose to opt out of paying contributions
Information on choosing to stop paying your contributions if you've retired and do not intend to work again
Pay Social Security contributions and instalments online using your debit card, or complete a direct debit form to pay your Class 2 contributions
Information on how to set up and pay a Social Security instalment plan
Find out how you can pay a reduced rate of contributions if you've recently started up a business
Information on what contributions you need to pay when you are in employed work
Find out who needs to pay contributions, when to pay them, and the different methods of paying
Find out who is exempt from paying Social Security contributions, including pensioners and students under 16
If you have a very low income, a Small Income Exception (SIE) excuses you from paying class 2 contributions
If you're unfit for work because of sickness or injury, we may be able to cover your contributions for you while you're signed off
If you've lost your job through redundancy we may be able to cover your contributions for a limited time
Information on what you need to pay if you are self-employed or don't pay Class 1 contributions
The levels of contributions due on an employee's wages including the Upper and Standard Earnings Limits
If you are over 18 and in full-time education, you may be entitled to student credits which cover your contributions
Find out about the temporary 2% reduction in contributions because of spend local
Find out the different ways that you can pay your Class 1 contributions
Find out the different ways that you can pay your Class 2 contributions