NHS employers have a statutory duty to ensure scheme contributions reach NHS Pensions’ bank account by the 19th of the month following the month in which the earnings were paid to the member.
The following table confirms the deadline dates by which payments must be made for the financial year up to March 2026.
| Contribution month | Recommended submission date into POL/MCP - no later than 1pm | Due date - payment to be received by Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Thursday 15 May 2025 | Monday 19 May 2025 |
| May 2025 | Tuesday 17 June 2025 | Thursday 19 June 2025 |
| June 2025 | Wednesday 16 July 2025 | Friday 18 July 2025 |
| July 2025 | Friday 15 August 2025 | Tuesday 19 August 2025 |
| August 2025 | Wednesday 17 September 2025 | Friday 19 September 2025 |
| September 2025 | Wednesday 15 October 2025 | Friday 17 October 2025 |
| October 2025 | Monday 17 November 2025 | Wednesday 19 November 2025 |
| November 2025 | Wednesday 17 December 2025 | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| December 2025 | Thursday 15 January 2026 | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| January 2026 | Tuesday 17 February 2026 | Thursday 19 February 2026 |
| February 2026 | Tuesday 17 March 2026 | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| March 2026 | Wednesday 17 April 2026 | Friday 19 April 202 |
The reason that some due dates listed are earlier than the 19th of the month is to account for where the 19th has fallen on a weekend or bank holiday and cannot be processed until the following working day, which would result in the payment being late.
Any contributions paid late are subject to a charge of £75.00 and an interest payment calculated on the number of days paid late.
If you have any enquiries, please email nhsbsa.pensionsfinance@nhsbsa.nhs.uk in the first instance.