Contributions

How do I amend my payments?

If you wish to cancel your Direct Debit please contact us. If payments are been made directly to us by …

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Can I reduce my contributions?

You can ask your employer if they’re able to organise for you to reduce your contributions instead, to below the …

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How do my pension contributions show on my Online Account transactions?

If you’re new to The People’s Pension, you might be wondering why you can’t see any pension contributions on your …

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How long does it take to get the tax relief from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)?

If your employer is using the ‘net pay arrangement’ method where your contributions are taken from your pay before tax, …

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If my employer went bust, what will happen to my pension and the contributions that they owe me?

You may have heard in the news about pension savers losing their money in the event of their employer going …

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How can I make personal payments into my pension?

Saving into your pension pot with The People’s Pension can be a great, tax-efficient way to save for your future. …

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I live in Scotland, how do I receive tax relief on my contributions?

If your employer takes your contributions before tax (known as a net pay arrangement), you only pay tax on what’s …

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My statement doesn’t show any tax relief. Do I need to claim this back from HM Revenue & Customs?

If you’re under the age of 75, and your statement doesn’t show tax relief, this means you’re receiving tax relief …

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Can I pay more than just the minimum into my pension pot?

If your workplace pension is your only source of income when you retire, apart from your State Pension, it’s quite …

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How are qualifying earnings calculated for contributions made via salary sacrifice?

If your employer is using a defined contribution scheme (which The People’s Pension is), then the qualifying earnings used to …

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