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Take control of your pensions

Important information - please keep in mind that the value of investments can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. Pension transfers are a complex area and may not be suitable for everyone. Eligibility to invest in a SIPP and tax treatment depends on personal circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. You cannot normally access money in a SIPP until age 55 (57 from 2028).

Bring them together in one place

Moving your pensions to our award winning Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can help you manage your money more effectively. Plus, with our wide investment range and excellent service, you’ll have everything you need to make more of your retirement savings.

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Our SIPP is a flexible, tax-efficient way to save for your retirement. Learn more about how you could benefit by bringing your pensions together.

Transfer now

If you’re ready to transfer you can do this online or, if you prefer, for pension transfers you can download an application form.

Access my pension

If you’re thinking of taking tax free cash or a more regular income from your pension, find out more about the options available to you and how we can help with retirement planning.

Why a Fidelity SIPP

We’ll take good care of you. Here’s just a few of the benefits and services you’ll be able to enjoy when you bring your pensions together with us.

Investment choice

Access to one of the UK’s most extensive fund ranges, as well as shares, investment trusts and exchange traded funds - giving you more ways to meet your goals.

Secure online account

A single view of your investments, so you can more easily see what you have, where you’re invested and how your money’s performing, and take action if you need to.

Guidance and advice

Know that we’re here for you. We’ve plenty of information and tools on our website, but our dedicated teams are also on hand for extra support when you need it.

Retirement support

You’ll also have access to our retirement specialists who can support you with detailed knowledge of pension regulations, allowances, tax implications, income options and pension transfers.

Expert insights

We’ll keep you updated with the latest market news and views and what this means for your money. Opt in to receive direct to your inbox through our ‘Preference centre’ at the bottom of this page.

Additional benefits

Automatically qualify for our Wealth Management service, including exclusive event invites and your own Relationship Manager, when you invest over £250,000 with us or use our ongoing Advice service.

Apply to transfer

Before taking the next step, please read the following important information.

The value of investments can go down as well as up, so you may not get back what you originally invest. It’s important to understand that pension transfers are a complex area and may not be suitable for everyone. Before going ahead with a pension transfer, we strongly recommend that you undertake a full comparison of the benefits, charges and features offered.

The normal minimum pension age (NMPA) is the earliest age most people can start withdrawing money from their pensions. After 6 April 2028, some people may retain the right to draw benefits before age 57 depending on the rules of the transferring pension scheme. You should check this with your current provider before transferring. Learn more about the NMPA. Please also read our pension transfer factsheet and our exit fee T&Cs. You may also wish to download our guide to moving investments.​

This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular product, service or course of action. If you are in any doubt about whether or not a pension transfer is suitable for your circumstances we strongly recommend that you seek advice from one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice.

Ways to transfer

There are two ways you can transfer a pension. You should read the differences as it could have an impact on your investments. Regardless of which method you opt for, your cash or investments will remain in your tax wrapper and retain tax-efficiencies throughout the transfer process.

Transfer your pensions as cash - the assets in your old pension will be sold and the proceeds transferred to your Fidelity SIPP as cash. While your pension is being transferred, it won’t be subject to any potential growth or losses from market rises and falls. Average transfer time is 10 days if your provider uses an electronic transfer system but it could take longer if they don’t. See steps involved in a pension cash transfer

Transfer your pensions as they are - with this option (re-registration) you can keep the same investments in your existing pension as long as they're available on our platform, otherwise it will be sold and transferred to us as cash. You can check if the fund is available on our platform here. Before you apply, it’s best to check with your current provider that they can re-register your investments to us. Depending who they are, you may not be able to make any changes to your investments while they’re being transferred. Allow an average of 14 weeks. See steps involved in a pension re-registration transfer

Before you go any further

If any of the following apply to you, you MUST speak to one of our retirement specialists before starting your pension transfer.
 

  • Your pension has any safeguarded benefits or guarantees.
  • You’ve taken all or part of your tax-free allowance or pensions commencement lump sum.
  • You’re already taking an income from your pension, known as drawdown.
  • You plan to take your tax-free allowance or take an income from your pension after your transfer is complete.
  • If the pension plan being transferred is subject to any existing or proposed bankruptcy, earmarking, pension sharing order or other receiving order, you should notify Fidelity of this as soon as possible
  • You have read any information provided or made available by the ceding providers named in this application, in connection with the transfer(s)

Start pension transfer

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Call us

If you’d like to discuss transferring a pension or would like us to send you an application form.

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Transfer online

To find out what you need to consider before you transfer, please read the factsheet.

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Transfer by post

Whether you already have a SIPP with Fidelity or not, download the relevant application form, fill it in and return it to the address on the form.

Transfer my ISAs and other investments

Transfer my ISAs

Start your ISA transfer in just a few simple steps.

Transfer other investments

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Our award-winning approach

We don’t like to blow our own trumpet, but it's nice when someone else does. We’re also proud to be a Which? Recommended Provider for Self-Invested Personal Pensions – three years running.​

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Transferring your pension FAQs

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Important information - This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice.