Transfer your pensions to Smart Pension

Welcome to Smart Pension. It’s time to bring your pensions together, your way

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  • Everything you need to manage your pension

From saving into your pension to taking your retirement savings flexibly, your Smart Pension account helps you manage your future with confidence.

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Check your pension balance anytime

You can check anytime online and in the Smart Pension app.

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Combine your pensions

Bringing your pensions together could leave you better off in retirement.

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Update your retirement age

Keep your retirement plans aligned with your future goals.

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Manage your investments

Choose how your pension is invested with confidence.

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Add money when you like

Boost your pension savings whenever you can.

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Explore your retirement options

Understand how you can take your money.

Meet Michael
Having more of your pension savings in your Smart Pension account could make a big difference over time. Take Michael, for instance. He is 35, has a £10,000 pension pot, and plans to retire at 65. He could be £165,254 better off at retirement if he transfers his savings to Smart Pension.
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Small changes, big impact

Having more of your pension savings in your Smart Pension account could make a big difference over time.

Use the illustration below to see how bringing your pension savings together could make a big difference to you over time.

35
65
£80
£10,000
9.3%
Typical SIPP provider
Performance:
6.5%
Additional fee:
0.27%
Projected value:
Smart Pension
£0
Projected value:
Typical SIPP provider
£0
Difference at retirement
£0

These illustrated values are not a guarantee of future returns and should not be relied upon as an indication of an individual member's savings growth. Their sole purpose is to highlight the effect of compounding based on different performance returns on pension pots over an extended period. The value of your investment can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you invested. Returns are not guaranteed.

The illustrative example is based on popular SIPP providers offering medium-risk ready-made portfolios (typically 60-80% equities). Please note that SIPP ready-made strategies can fundamentally differ from that of Smart Pension, and therefore may not be directly comparable. Figures at April 2026. Based on 5 performance Smart Pension 5 year performance at 9.3% and SIPP provider median average 5 year performance at 6.46%.

Why bring your pensions together?

Many people build up several pensions during their working life. Keeping them in different places can make it harder to track your savings, but bringing them together gives you a clear view of your future.

How to combine your pensions

Bring your pensions together in just a few clicks and manage everything from one Smart Pension account. Keep track of your savings in one place, making it easier to plan for the future.

Less admin

Manage your retirement savings from one easy-to-use account, without multiple sign-ins or paperwork.

Fewer charges

Pay one set of charges rather than several and have more money for retirement.

Stay on track with saving

Enjoy a single view of all your savings and keep track of your retirement goals.

Choose Smart Pension for your transfer

Whether you want to grow your pension or take your retirement income your way, you can do both in one place.

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Easy-to-use app

Save, plan, and take your retirement income, all in one account with no extra logins.

Paper-free transfers

Bring other pensions over to Smart Pension with no hassle. All you need is the name of the employer and your employment dates, and we handle the rest. It’s worth checking what benefits your other provider offers before you transfer.

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Flexible retirement

Plan, track and access your retirement savings from the account you already use.

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Guidance when it matters

Our UK-based Retirement Support Team and handy tools can help you on your retirement savings journey.

Consistent long-term growth

Our carefully designed investment approach helps your savings grow steadily over time.

Investment choice

Over 20 carefully approved funds to suit risk, performance, or personal beliefs and lifestyle preferences.

How to transfer your pensions in three steps

1. Sign into your Smart Pension account

If you haven’t signed into your account before, look for an email from Smart Pension and sign in for the first time.

2. Go to ‘Combine pensions’

You can find, view or transfer your previous pensions to Smart Pension from here. Simply ‘Add a pension’ to get started.

3. Complete the steps to transfer your pensions

We can’t provide financial advice, but we can discuss the benefits of moving your pensions together, and what you need to consider.

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Your future starts today

Your next steps

See how your pension savings are shaping up for retirement by bringing your old pensions into your Smart Pension and view your total savings in one place.

1

Check your pension savings

See what your pension savings are looking like so that you know how much income you’ll have in the future. 

2

Transfer your pensions

For a complete view of all your pension savings, transfer your previous pensions to Smart Pension.

3

Use the retirement needs calculator

See how much income you may need in retirement for your ideal lifestyle.

4

Look after your financial wellbeing

Use our tools and guidance to understand your pension and plan for retirement with more confidence.

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FAQs

You can transfer from your online account, but most transfers can be requested through your account or the Smart Pension app. Our transfer team can provide guidance if needed.

Most transfers are completed within a few weeks. Transfers between UK pension providers are usually handled electronically, but some providers may contact you for additional information, which can extend the process.

Yes, you can bring all your pensions together with your Smart Pension account at any time, giving you a clear view of your savings.

We don’t charge you for transferring your pensions to us. However, the provider you are leaving may charge you, so always check what the charges are and if you lose any benefits.

Your transferred pension remains invested in line with your current Smart Pension investment choices. You can switch funds or update your investment strategy at any time using the Smart Pension app or online account.

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We’re here for you

Our UK Retirement Support Team is here to make retirement planning easier. If you have a question about your options, just give one of our specialists a call.

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