Your State Pension forecast can help you plan for retirement by showing how much State Pension you could be entitled to, when you can claim it and whether there are ways to increase your entitlement. 

The online forecast service https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension allows you to check how much State Pension you could receive, when you are eligible to claim it and whether you can increase your entitlement. As the State Pension age is regularly reviewed, the results of your forecast may change in the future.

You cannot use the online service if you are already receiving your State Pension or if you have delayed or ‘deferred’ claiming it. To access the forecast service, you need to sign in and may be asked to confirm your identity using photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence.

The quickest way to get a forecast is online, but you can also check by using the HMRC app. If your State Pension age is more than 30 days away, you can also complete the BR19 application form and send it by post, or contact the Future Pension Centre, which will send you a forecast.

If you are already receiving your State Pension or have deferred claiming it, contact the Pension Service if you are in the UK or the International Pension Centre if you live abroad. Reviewing your forecast regularly can help you make informed decisions about your retirement planning.