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What is Pension Release?

Getting at the money from your pension is sometimes known as Pension Release; whether it is a Personal Pension or an old Company Pension.

You may want to do this even if you haven't retired yet but need some money now, or you may be thinking about retirement and need to know your options.

If you're over 55 and have either a Personal Pension or old Company Pension you're not currently receiving, you can release your money now, even if your pension was originally set up to an older age, say 60 or 65. But please see our 2014 Budget Update page.

This service only applies to pensions in the UK. Taking benefits early will almost certainly reduce your pension income in retirement and is only suitable for a limited number of people and circumstances. This should not be seen as an easy option for raising cash.

So if releasing money from your pension, whether it's a Company Pension or Personal Pension, is something that interests you then just complete the "Get Started" form now. This will lead you to a secure page where you can tell us what pensions you want us to look into.

There is no obligation on your part and no cost just to find out your options.