Have you downloaded the HMRC app?

11 Nov 2025, 9:30 a.m.

The HMRC app is a quick and easy way to get information about your tax, National Insurance and benefits all in one place. Once you’ve downloaded the app and logged in, you’ll be able to:

Claim a tax refund

If you’ve paid too much tax, the quickest way to claim a tax refund is through the app. HMRC will pay the refund straight into your bank account within one week of your claim.

To claim a tax refund, select the 'Pay As You Earn (PAYE)' section in the app. If you’re due money back, you’ll see a green button on the page to claim your refund as well as the amount you are owed. Select this button to start your claim.

Find and save your National Insurance number (NINO)

Your NINO can be accessed in minutes in the app, saving up to 15 days waiting for it to arrive by post.

You can also easily store a digital copy of your NINO in the e-wallet of your iPhone or Android device, giving quicker access.

Prepare and plan for retirement with the State Pension tool

If you are thinking about retirement, you can get ready by checking your State Pension forecast and National Insurance contributions in the app.

The app is the quickest and easiest way to see how much State Pension you could get, when you can get it and if you can increase it by filling any gaps in National Insurance contributions. You can backdate voluntary contributions for the previous 6 tax years.

You can also use the app to update your contact details and contact preferences, make a Self-Assessment payment and ask HMRC’s digital assistant for help and information.

You’ll need your Government Gateway user ID to log in. If you don’t have one, you can create one on the app.

Download the HMRC app now to get started!