What do the letters on your NI number mean?
Your NI number has no personal information about you; it is a randomly allocated reference number. The prefix is simply two letters that are allocated to each new series of NI number. Some prefixes are specific to certain parts of the UK, e.g. JY = Jersey, MN = Isle of Man, BT = Northern Ireland.
Does your NI number show your age?
No, your NINO doesn’t give away how old you are. This means it cannot be used to prove that you are over 18 or to meet any other age-related requirement. The numbers and letters that make up your NI number are a random sequence that reveal nothing about your location, age or employment status.
What is NI letter A?
Employers use an employee’s National Insurance category letter when they run payroll to work out how much they both need to contribute. Most employees have category letter A. Employees can find their category letter on their payslip.
Is my NI number on my driving Licence?
Driver number (5) Your unique eight digit NI driver number.
Do NI numbers expire?
No, once you have a National Insurance number, you have it for life. You National Insurance number will never expire. So if you return home then come back to the UK in 10 years’ time, that number would still be valid. You would not need to apply again.
Can you have 2 NI numbers?
Your NINO is unique to you throughout your life, but it is not a form of identity. You must never use someone else’s NINO. Every person has their own number and each member of your family aged 16 or over should have their own number.
What is NI A on my payslip?
National insurance contributions are a tax on earnings. Your contributions will be taken off along with your income Tax before your employer pays your wages. Your category can be found on your Pay slip.
Is a payslip proof of national insurance number?
The following documents are acceptable as proof of national insurance: national insurance number card. payslips. letters from the department of work and pensions.
How can I check my NI number is correct?
Proving your National Insurance number You can save or print a letter confirming your National Insurance number from your personal tax account. If you do not have a personal tax account, contact HMRC to ask for a letter.
How much National Insurance do I pay UK?
The National Insurance rate you pay depends on how much you earn, and is made up of: 12% of your weekly earnings between £184 and £967 (2021/22) 2% of your weekly earnings above £967.