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)

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (UK time)

Benefits (from outside the UK)

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (UK time)

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.

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