Tracing NI number of deceased spouse

Was your late husband in receipt of any benefits or a state pension? Payments into bank account quote a reference that includes the NI number.

Did your late husband hold an ISA with any bank or building society? If so the NI number will be included in their records and may appear in any paperwork.

Hope that helps.

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I'm trying to find my late husband's NI no to see if he had any company pensions but whatever site I go on incl HMRC and DWP are totally unhelpful. Anyone help please

His NI number may not be as helpful as you hope. Try https://www.gretel.co.uk/find-lost-pensions and also (if you can remember the names of some or all of his former employers) https://www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details

Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!

How long ago was his passing and was he employed at the time? If it was very recent, contact his ex-employer and ask for a P45 (I assume you will get one, I don't know). It will have some information on at least to get you going as well.

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