Online payment of NICs from abroad in the future possible timescales?

Hello, I am already in the process of paying shortfalls to my NICs from abroad, using bank transfer. My question is about if/when, in the not too distant future, it will be possible for us who live abroad to pay our yearly NICs (or shortfall years) using a simple online payment on our Gov Gateway accounts? I presume it is planned? It seems it would solve an enormous amount of problems. Basically I am trying to see a glimmer of hope in the future for this? Is it in the pipeline? Many thanks.

Hi onlinepaymentinthefu,
We are unable to confirm this at present.
However, you can keep checking online for any updates regarding making online payments from abroad.
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