Find and store your National Insurance number
You can quickly and easily find and store your National Insurance number with the HMRC app.
Have it to hand for things like student finance applications, starting a new job, or locating your Child Trust Fund by adding it to your phone wallet.
This means you can save up to 15 days waiting for HMRC to send this letter by post.
And if you need to, you can print and share a PDF version of the National Insurance number confirmation letter instantly.
How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account
1. Download the free HMRC app from:
- the App Store for iOS
- the Google Play Store for Android. If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID.
2. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the app settings.
3. Once you’re set up, you can select facial recognition, a short PIN or choose to use their fingerprint to get in quicker
More reasons to ‘get on it’
Student life can be easier with the HMRC app, it can help you:
- be ready for your career goals – grab your work history quickly for your CV and job applications.
- take control of your finances with the pay calculator – view your payslip and check your tax code to make sure you get the money you earned quicker.
- check if you’re owed a tax refund and claim quickly via the app.