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Payslip redaction guide

PayslipIQ does not need your name, address, NI number, bank account or date of birth to check the maths on your payslip. Redact those fields before you upload.

Always redact

  • Full name and salutation.
  • Home address.
  • National Insurance number (UK) or PPS number (Ireland).
  • Bank sort code and account number.
  • Date of birth.
  • Employee number, if it doubles as an employer-portal login.

Leave visible (we need these)

  • Tax code and basis (M1/W1/X marker).
  • NI category letter or PRSI class.
  • Pay date and frequency.
  • Period and YTD gross, taxable, NIable, tax, NI and net pay.
  • Pension contribution line and percentage.
  • Student loan plan number.

Three quick redaction methods

  • Phone — Markup tool. iOS Markup or Android equivalent, draw a black rectangle over each field.
  • Phone — black tape. Stick black tape over the printed slip, then take the photo.
  • Desktop — paint or screenshot. Open the PDF, screenshot the relevant section, paint black rectangles.

Educational guidance only. Last reviewed 2026-05-10. Email trust@payslipiq.co.uk with questions.