So, I made this year's U.K. state pension contribution. Today I found this in my mail:
A paper cheque from the British government! They write: "Our records show that a refund/payment is due and a cheque for the sum of £15.25 is attached below." I don't have a British bank account anymore, and Commonwealth Bank here will no longer process foreign cheques. They haven't since 2022. Cheques are being phased out in Australia, anyway. When they did used to process foreign cheques, I imagine it would have cost at least AUD 25 to do it. I can't see why the UK government don't just credit this towards my next year of contributions.
