The age at which you can get your State Pension depends on your date of birth and the current rules in the UK. As of now, the State Pension age is 66 for both men and women. For those born between April 1960 and March 1961, the pension age is gradually rising from 66. For people born from April 1961 to March 1977, the State Pension age will be 67. It is planned to rise to 68 for those born from April 1977 onwards, but this is subject to review. You do not automatically receive the State Pension when you reach this age; you have to claim it. You will normally receive your pension every 4 weeks after you claim it. The first payment is usually within 5 weeks of reaching your State Pension age. The payment day depends on the last two digits of your National Insurance number. You can check your exact State Pension age and get a forecast for your entitlement using the government’s online State Pension checker. Summary:

• Current State Pension age: 66 (for most people)
• Rising to 67 for those born 1961-1977
• Planned rise to 68 for those born after 1977
• Must claim the pension; not automatic
• Payments made every 4 weeks after claim
• First payment within 5 weeks of pension age
• Payment day depends on National Insurance number

You can find out your specific State Pension age and when payments will start by using the GOV.UK State Pension age checker online. This gives a personalized date based on your birth date and National Insurance record.