Flexible access - with up to 25% tax-free
With our Active Money Personal Pension you can withdraw your money in the app, online, or call us over the phone.
We'll never charge you for withdrawals, and you can take money out whenever and however you like.
You can normally access the money in your pension when you're 55 (or 57 from 6 April 2028). And you usually won't pay tax on 25%.
Ways to take your money
You can take your money in one or more of the following ways:
- Take lump sums - for example, if you're still working but want to access some of your tax-free cash
- Take a flexible income or 'drawdown' - take regular withdrawals while your pension pot stays invested
- Buy an 'annuity' - a guaranteed income for the rest of your life
Standard Life have been amazing over the years, always keeping me informed. Withdrawing money was straightforward - I was given so much information.
Free retirement webinars
Our expertise goes back to 1825. With our free customer webinars, you can ask our experts all your burning questions.
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