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State Pension forecast
A State Pension forecast tells you how much money you are likely to get when you claim a State Pension. It provides personalised information that can help you plan how much money you may need to save for retirement.
Important Information
Due to unprecedented demand for our usually reliable service, some people have experienced delays in applying for a pension forecast.
We are doing everything possible to prevent further problems from occurring. We do have a telephone number you can contact for a pension forecast.
Our telephone lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday. Our telephone number for the Pensions Forecasting Service is 0845 3000 168.
The Pension Service and HMRC have agreed that if a customer requests a pension forecast before 6 April, but receives the forecast later, we will accept payment of Class 3 National Insurance Contributions at the pre 6 April 2009 rates, if the payment is made within one calendar month of the customer receiving the forecast.
Get a State Pension forecast online
See if you can get an online State Pension forecast. This will give you an estimate of how much basic State Pension and additional State Pension you may get when you reach State Pension age.
Continue to the instant online pension forecast 
If you need to get help
If you have any questions about the content of your forecast please contact the Future Pension Centre
If you are having technical difficulties using this e-service please contact the helpdesk
Important information to consider when you get your forecast
If your reach State Pension age between 6 April 2008 and 5 April 2015, you may be able to boost your pension by paying additional voluntary class 3 National Insurance Contributions. Find out more
Privacy policy
The State Pension forecast e-service is covered by a privacy policy, which explains how we collect and use information about your forecast application. You should read the privacy policy before applying for a State Pension forecast.