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how state pension is calculated
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I am Spanish and live in the UK,I am entitled to some Spanish State Pension as well as in the UK.
Can I claim completely separately ,the two pensions.
Has anyone had the same situation and can advise me in plain English instead of legal jargon.
Thanx
Can I claim completely separately ,the two pensions.
Has anyone had the same situation and can advise me in plain English instead of legal jargon.
Thanx
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.If you live in the UK and have paid sufficient National Insurance you can claim a state pension when you reach retirement age.
You can also claim your Spanish pension, completely separately, according to Spanish rules.
However it may be possible, and possibly advantageous to combine the two. When you come to claim you will be asked questions that allow this to be considered, and implemented if appropriate.
There's some (rather general) information here: http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/ipc/faqs.a sp#five
You can also claim your Spanish pension, completely separately, according to Spanish rules.
However it may be possible, and possibly advantageous to combine the two. When you come to claim you will be asked questions that allow this to be considered, and implemented if appropriate.
There's some (rather general) information here: http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/ipc/faqs.a sp#five