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What is the National Insurance number card?

April 26, 2017card Insurance National

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What is the National Insurance number card?

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The National Insurance number card is a plastic card which is issued automatically when you first apply for a National Insurance number. It is meant to be a reminder of your number and nothing else. It does not provide proof of your identity and should not be used as such. If you live abroad a card will not be sent to you. If you live in the UK but have no permanent address you will be able to collect your card from your nearest DWP office, or Social Security office in Northern Ireland about 8 weeks after your application is made. If you live in Wales, you may ask for your card to be printed in both English and Welsh. Tell the office where you apply for your National Insurance number that you would like a bilingual card. Take good care of your card. You will only be sent one replacement if you lose it.