Pension
State Pension Contributory
Summary
Payment for older people who may have enough social insurance contributions.
Who this may help
People at pension age with sufficient social insurance contribution records may qualify.
Who may not qualify
People below pension age or without enough contributions may not qualify.
Next steps
How to apply
You may apply through the state pension process and should check official rules before applying.
Official source
Primary official source: Citizens Information
Guidance only. Confirm current eligibility and evidence rules with the official source before applying.
Review and source status
- Prepared by
- MissedBenefits Editorial Team
- Primary sources
- Citizens Information
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-30
- Correction route
- [email protected]
- Status
- Guidance only, not an official decision