International Pension Centre contact number
The International Pension Centre handles State Pension and benefits for people living outside the UK. All its numbers are international dial-in lines, and you can ask for a call back to cut the cost.
Checked against gov.uk on 7 September 2026
State Pension (from outside the UK)
Benefits (from outside the UK)
Have this ready before you call
- Your National Insurance number
- Your address abroad and bank details, if updating them
Common questions
Calling from abroad is expensive. Any way round that?
Yes. The centre offers a call-back service: ask for one when you get through, or request it in writing, and they phone you.
I am moving abroad. Who do I tell?
The International Pension Centre handles State Pension payments overseas, including bank changes and life certificates.