There are two types of state pensions, new state pension and basic state pension. A basic state pension will only apply to you if you reached state pension age before April 2016. You must have had 30 years of NI contributions to claim the basic state pension as well. If you do not have this, you will only get 1/30 of the full state pension amount for each year of contributions. A full breakdown and more information can be found here www.ageuk.org.uk
The current amount per week for people that meet the criteria is up to £134.25 per week. If you are eligible for this pension you will get a letter in the post around 4 months before you are due your pension or you can call 0800 731 7898.
A new state pension requires you to have at least 10 years of NI contributions and turned the state age for a pension after April 2016. If you are successful in this section of the criteria you could be entitled to up to £175.20 depending on your contributions to NI. For further information on how the amount of pension you receive is worked out, you can visit www.ageuk.org.uk
When it is time for your pension you will get a letter in the post around 4 months before you are due your pension or you can call 0800 731 7898.
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