Frequently Asked Questions (National Pension)

QuestionPlease tell me about the advance payment of National Pension insurance premiums.

Response

If you pay the insurance premiums for a certain period in advance for that fiscal year, the premiums will be discounted.

Advance payment by payment slip (cash)

1. Two years in advance
2. 1 Year Prepayment
3. 6 months payment in advance
4. Advance payment from each month until the end of the fiscal year

Advance payment by bank transfer or credit card

1. Two years in advance
2. 1 Year Prepayment
3. 6 months payment in advance
4. Every month (Early discount and direct debit only)

• Note: Prepayment by direct debit will have a larger discount amount compared to prepayment by payment slips (cash) and credit cards.
• Note: The transfer date for regular account transfers is the last day of the following month, but if you choose the end-of-month transfer (early discount), there is a discount of 60 yen per month. For more details, please contact the Fuchu Pension Office.

Advance Payment Amount for National Pension Insurance Premiums for Fiscal Year 6 of Reiwa

(1) Two-year advance payment (from April to March of the year after next)

• Direct Debit Insurance premium 397,290 yen (Discount amount 16,590 yen)
• Cash Payment Insurance premium 398,590 yen (Discount amount 15,290 yen)

(2) Annual payment in advance (from April of the current year to March of the following year)

• Direct Debit Insurance premium 199,490 yen (Discount amount 4,270 yen)
• Cash Payment Insurance premium 200,140 yen (Discount amount 3,620 yen)

(3) Payment in advance for 6 months (from April to September and from October to March of the following year)

• Direct Debit Insurance premium 100,720 yen (Discount amount 1,160 yen)
• Cash Payment Insurance premium 101,050 yen (Discount amount 830 yen)

Note

• The advance payment amount by credit card will be the same as the cash payment amount.
• Advance payment for two years, one year, or six months via bank transfer or credit card is possible from the middle of the fiscal year until the end of the fiscal year (or the end of the following fiscal year). However, for six-month advance payments via bank transfer, if the first transfer date is between the end of May and the end of September, the insurance premium for September will be paid at a fixed amount (next month transfer) (the end of October will include transfers for September, October, and March). Additionally, for six-month advance payments via credit card, if the first payment date is between the end of May and the end of September, the insurance premium for September will be paid at a fixed amount (same month payment).
• For details, please check the Japan Pension Service website under "Payment by Direct Debit" and "Payment by Credit Card."

• Japan Pension Service Website "Payment by Direct Debit"(External Link)
• Japan Pension Service Website "Payment by Credit Card"(External Link)

Contact Information

Insurance and Pension Division Phone 042-378-2111 Extension 142, 143
Fuchu Pension Office
Postal Code 183-8505
Address 2-12-2 Fuchucho, Fuchu City
Phone 042-361-1011