What is a National Insurance number
- A National Insurance number is your own unique personal account number. You will need one when you are applying for a job/training, benefits or for a student loan to attend university.
- Every National Insurance number is different. It’s made up of letters and numbers like this:
QQ 12 34 56 A – (Please note that this National Insurance number is just an example – not for use)
You usually get your National Insurance number sent through the post, just before your 16th birthday. It is really important you keep this document safe as you will need to use it throughout your life, this will also prevent identify theft.
How do I apply for a National Insurance number?
What do I do if I lose my National Insurance number?
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