Check how to claim a National Insurance refund

28th April 2025

Many people do no know that they may be eligible to claim a refund on National Insurance contributions.

Use the HMRC tool to check how to claim a refund on your National Insurance contributions from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Which class of National Insurance do you want a refund for?

Class 1 - you pay this if you're an employee

Class 2 - a fixed weekly rate you pay if you're self-employed

Class 3 - you pay this voluntarily to fill or avoid gaps in your National Insurance record

Class 4 - you may pay this if you're self-employed, depending on your profits

Go to the HMRC tool to check HERE