Compare our best private pension schemes
Thinking about preparing for retirement? Compare our best private pensions from some of the UK's leading providers and find a plan to help your money go further when you retire.
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Pensions are long-term investments. You may get back less than you originally paid in because your capital is not guaranteed and charges may apply.
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PensionBee
Self-select
No
Ready-made funds
7
Fully managed
Yes
Pension transfer
Yes
Flexi-access drawdown
Yes
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Fee details
| Ready-made funds | Fees range between 0.5% and 0.95% depending on the plan you choose. We'll halve the fee on the portion of your |
| Fully managed | Our tailored plan has fees of 0.7%. We'll halve the fee on the portion of your savings over £100,000 |
| Pension transfers | We don't charge fees for transferring your old pensions to us |
| Flexi-access drawdowns | We don't charge fees for drawing down your pension as long as you're not withdrawing your whole pension or you've been with us more than 12 months |
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Willis Owen
Self-select
Yes
Ready-made funds
6
Fully managed
No
Pension transfer
Yes
Flexi-access drawdown
Yes
Capital at risk
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- A tax efficient way to save for retirement
- A wide range of funds, shares, investment trusts and ETFs
- We don't charge a transfer fee for SIPP transfers
Fee details
| Self-select | 0.4% on first £100,00 (up to £400). 0.25% on next £150,000 (up to £375). 0.15% on everything over £250,000 |
| Ready-made funds | A small extra fee of 0.23% to 0.87% applies to ready-made funds based on risk |
| Pension transfers | No fee for transferring pensions |
| Flexi-access drawdowns | You'll pay a Willis Owen service fee and investment charges. No extra fees for income drawdown under your SIPP. |
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Aviva
Self-select
Yes
Ready-made funds
5
Fully managed
No
Pension transfer
Yes
Flexi-access drawdown
Yes
Capital at risk
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Additional information
- Start from just £25 a month, with flexible payments available
- You can open an Aviva SIPP in minutes with a range of investment options to suit you.
- We offer Funds, UK shares, Investment Trusts and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
Fee details
| Self-select | 0%-2.57% |
| Ready-made funds | 0.35%-0.73% |
| Pension transfers | No fee for transferring pensions in |
| Flexi-access drawdowns | From 0.15% |