Correct HMRC Bank details for Voluntary 2 Contributions

Hi HMRC, I am at the final stage of sorting out paying for my Voluntary 2 Contributions from abroad. I have already filled in the relevant forms, received the relevant correspondence/reference number and understand the correct format to use when making payment. My only query is the correct bank details to use. As someone paying from abroad but using a UK bank account... Per this website link (https://www.gov.uk/pay-class-2-national-insurance/make-online-telephone-bank-transfer) on my letter sent by HMRC regarding my outstanding gaps from 2007-2023, I should be using: sort code - 08 32 20 account number - 12001004 account name - HMRC NIC Receipts However I have also just received a second letter for payment for the 2023-2024 tax year that clearly state overseas payments from a UK account should use: sort code - 20 20 48 account number - 30944793 account name - GBS Re NICO Receipts HMRC Which one is correct or should I be using both? 08 32 20 for historical and 20 20 48 for the most recent tax year? And one final question. I have a shortfall for periods between 2007-2023. All years prior to 2014 are for Class 3 and after 2019 are Class 2. If I only want to pay for the most recent years post 2019, should I make one payment for each year of Class 2 or a lump sum payment with the expectation that the years with the lowest amount owing (the Class 2) will be paid off first? Thanks in advance for the clarification. Cheers

Am just adding a comment from one of the admins from another thread that answers the first part of my question around which bank account to use. It appears that the letters being sent out have the incorrect bank account on them: "If you are making the payment from a UK bank account then you pay to the bank details below: • sort code - 08 32 20 • account number - 12001004 • account name - HMRC NIC Receipts For the reference number, if you either live abroad or live in the UK but are paying for a period when you worked or lived abroad, you create your own reference number. Use your National Insurance number followed by ‘IC’, your surname then your initial. If your bank limits you to a certain number of characters, you should use your National Insurance number followed by ‘IC’ and as much of your surname as possible. Thank you.

Hi,
If you are paying from a UK Bank account please make the payment(s) of class 2 and/or class 3 for the periods 2007-2023 to sort code - 08 32 20 account number - 12001004 account name - HMRC NIC Receipts.
We would advise to make class 2 payments separate to class 3 however. Both class 2 and class 3 are paid to the same bank details and the reference number you create for yourself.  
Please follow the instructions on the bill you have just received for 2023/24 and make the payment for 2023/24 to sort code - 20 20 48 account number - 30944793 account name - GBS Re NICO Receipts HMRC. 
Regarding your question about paying each year of class 2 individually or as a lump sum. It doesn’t really mater how you pay.
If you were to pay as a lump sum all tax years paid for will be posted to your account at the same time when we come around to allocating your payment. Paying individually may cause the times of each payment being posted to your account to differ.
Thank you.

Hi HMRC, I am in procesws of paying my Class 2 contributions from abroad using a non UK bank account. What bank details should I send money to and how do I get a receipt. Some say, NI number followed by IC and surname and others state the 18 digit code??also, my letter states class 2 contributions and the amount for each year, but on the system, there are the Class 3 contribution amounts which are considerably higher on my record. Do I need to sort this before I pay, or can I just pay into the correct bank account. Thank you

Hi Sinead,
The 18 digit code only applies to domestic periods, not abroad. The results from your CF83 application do not get uploaded online, therefore, please refer to the shortfall list you have received in response to your application.
The payment details from a non UK bank account are as follows: 
BIC - BARCGB22
IBAN - GB49BARC20204830944793
Account name - HMRC NIC Receipts
Reference or Beneficiary details
Use NINO followed by ‘IC’, surname then initial. If limited to a certain amount of characters, use NINO followed by ‘IC’ and as much of the surname as possible.
Example
If your name is Anne Jones, you would write the reference as QQ123456AICJONESA
To request a receipt please contact us on our 0300 200 3500 helpline, 6 weeks after making the payment.
Thank you.
 

Hi, I am trying to pay NIC contributions from overseas. I have given my bank all the relevant details as mentioned. However, my bank is asking for the Beneficiary ID number linked to the account of HMRC NIC Receipts. Is this my NINO? My bank doubts this and advises that it is the actual ID number linked to this account when it was first opened! Are you able to help?. Additionally, should I list my name as the "ultimate beneficiary"? Your help and guidance will be most appreciated. Thanks

Hi,
Our bank details can be seen below, if you are using an overseas bank, then scroll down the page until you see ‘Overseas Payments’:
Pay voluntary Class 3 National Insurance
Thank you.

I am about to pay my voluntary class 2 and 3 Natinal insurance for period when I was abroad. I have received the payment advice letter. I am now back in the UK and would like to pay via my UK bank account. However, I could not find the bank account details on the HMRC website. Please advise if I should use the following that was quoted above : • sort code - 08 32 20 • account number - 12001004 • account name - HMRC NIC Receipts Also, regarding reference : in the letter, they asked me to quote my National Insurance number only without saying IC Surname Initial Please help clarify and deadline is end of 5 April 2025 Thank you for your help