STAKEHOLDER PENSION PLAN

Our Stakeholder Pension Plan allows you to build up a sum of money in a tax-efficient way for you to use later in life. Currently you can take benefits between the ages of 50 (55 from 6th April 2010) and 75.

You don’t have to be in retirement to start taking your benefits and when you do you can take up to 25% as a tax-free cash lump sum although this will reduce your monthly pension benefit.

The main benefit is for every £80 you put in the UK Government will add £20 (up to certain limits) and currently, if you’re a higher rate tax payer – you will benefit from even more tax relief, at an extra 20% that you can claim back through your tax return. Please remember, tax rules may change in the future.

• Provides an income with the option to currently take up to 25% as a tax-free cash lump sum (or 25% of lifetime allowance – whichever is lower), although this will reduce your final fund value
• No minimum contribution
• Choice of a wide range of pension funds
• Flexibility to switch to lower risk investments when approaching the time you wish to take your benefit
• No initial or exit charges and a competitive yearly management charge, reducing after 10 years.
• No penalty charge for transferring your pension to or from another provider
• A Stakeholder Pension Plan is a stock market-based investment. While you enjoy the potential for good returns, you may get back less than you originally invested.
• Flexible - Stop and start contributions whenever you like
• Easy to operate - View and manage your Stakeholder Pension Plan online
  
  

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Common Stakeholder Pension Enquiries
Transfer a Pension from another provider

Before making an application you should read the following important documents to ensure you fully understand the product choice you are making.

Key Features of the Stakeholder Pension Plan (PDF New Window)

Plan Conditions of the Stakeholder Pension Plan  (PDF New Window)

Information about our services and costs (PDF New Window)

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Once you have read these documents, go to the Apply Now section

You’re now ready to complete your Stakeholder Pension Plan application.

Applying is very simple and totally secure.

What’s more, you can use your existing Bank of Scotland online bank account.

You will need the following details:

• Your National Insurance Number
• Your bank account details

Please note that contributions received after 12 noon (unit valuation point) will receive the following working day’s unit prices.

We have not provided any advice on the suitability of this product for your needs. If you  would like advice please make an appointment with one of our Personal Financial Advisers.