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How to pay Class 2 self-employed National Insurance contributions - online, bank transfer, cheque, payslips.

• Overview

  You pay Class 2 National Insurance contributions to help qualify for…

• If you live in the UK

  You’ll need to register with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to pay…

• If you work or live abroad

  You may be able to pay voluntary Class 2 National Insurance contributions…

• Pay online

  You can pay voluntary Class 2 National Insurance contributions directly…

• Direct Debit

  You can set up a Direct Debit to make regular payments from a UK bank…

• Make an online or telephone bank transfer

  You can make a bank transfer using Faster Payments, CHAPS or Bacs: from…

• At your bank or building society

  You can pay at a branch by cash or cheque. You’ll need your HM Revenue and…

• By cheque through the post

  You can pay from a UK bank account by sending a cheque to: HM Revenue and…

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