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Take your pension

Learn when and how you can take money from your pension with our guides, tools and free Pension Wise appointments.

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Tax-free pension lump sum allowances

You can usually take up to 25% from each of your pensions as tax-free lump sums, provided the total is less than £268,275. We explain the lump sum allowance ...
Check for special features before taking or transferring your pension

Some pensions include valuable special features that might be lost if you take money too early or transfer to another provider. This can affect how much you ...
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What to do about someone’s pension when they’ve died

When someone dies, their pension will usually pass to the people they nominated or pay an income to their dependants. If you’re able to, it’s best to let the...
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What happens to my pension when I die?

Your pension money can usually be paid to someone else when you die, depending on the type of pension you have. Here’s what you need to know about pension death...
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Take your pension as multiple lump sums

If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. One option is to leave the money invested and take cash lump...
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Take your whole pension in one payment

From age 55 (57 from April 2028), you can often choose to withdraw all your pension money in one go. But, depending on the value of your pension, this means ...
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How to plan for retirement: Retirement planning checklist

Planning for retirement many years before you aim to stop working gives you time to boost your income if you need to. Our checklist explains...
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How tax works on pension income

Your pension is usually counted as part of your earnings, so you’ll pay tax on any income above your tax-free allowances. Here’s all you need to know, including...
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How to find the best deal when taking your pension

If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money – including which products and providers to use. Find out ...

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