NI number request?

[scooterscot]

No and good question, isn't it that your NI number is often'd used as a form of identification?

[SueEllen]

No and good question, isn't it that your NI number is often'd used as a form of identification?

Generally only if you are between 16-18 as you don't tend to have other ID apart from your birth certificate.

Just change the last few digits on your NI number. Lots of people get theirs wrong by mistake.

[stek]

Their reasons are nonsense. They could just give you a reference code if it is for ID/proof agent has spoken to you purposes. NI numbers are also handy for working out somebody's age - could you play the possible age discrimination card here?

That's DVLA driver numbers I think!

Was I was in Accountancy doing payroll and someone had no NINO we'd use the then accepted format, TN, date of birth, sex, ie TN01011970F TN being temporary number, F for, oooh err, Female.....

Not supposed to be allowed now but so many still use the old system...

[BolshieBastard]

The Preferred Supplier (who wasnt even my agency!) at my last client wanted my NI number but I wouldnt give it to them. Told them they didnt need it.

[Darren_Test]

Is this a certain telco in Maidenhead? If so then yes this is indeed their standard practice. And in any case, what can they do with your NI number? Pay some tax for you?

Yes..I was about to mention the same. This Maidenhead (office in Newport/Wales too) based Telco equip vendor is doing the same for last 3-4 years NINO & DOB needed. Its for pimps to upload CV to their recruitment portal. You need not give correct NINO, if you haven't given previously.

[Darren_Test]

How does that work?

From temp NINO you will be able to see DOB & sex, not from HMRC NINO.