Guide
Lump Sum or Pension: The Numbers Behind the Decision
September 2026
Retirement brings a decision that is hard to undo afterwards: a pension or a lump sum from your pension fund. The figure that decides it is not in the fund's regulations. It is two lines in your pension certificate.
Who it's for For people aged 55 and over with pension fund assets who face the choice between a pension and a lump sum in the coming years.
What's inside
- 1Where the Pension Is Guaranteed by Law, and Where It Isn't
- 2Why the Decision Often Isn't About the Numbers
- 3What Tax, Deadlines and Your Mortgage Add to the Decision
- 4What You Need to Know Before You Decide
Two pages, with a checklist at the end.
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This overview is for general information purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. It is a simplified summary of the legal position and tax treatment.