Making/amending 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 …
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. …
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 …
If I increase my contributions does the employer have to match them?
No – as long as the employer is making the minimum contribution.
If I set up a Direct Debit to increase my contributions, will my employer automatically match this contribution as well?
Your employer will not automatically match your increased contributions. Currently your employer has to contribute 3% of your qualifying earnings.
I’ve been auto-enrolled since my employer’s staging date. Can I now take a contribution holiday?
Yes, you can cease paying contributions to the pension scheme at any time. This means your employer is no longer …
I’ve been on long term sick from my employer and am no longer being paid by them. I’ve received a late payments letter so should my employer still be paying contributions?
Please contact your employer to confirm whether they should still be making contributions for you (some employers will while …
Can I still pay into the scheme if I move overseas?
Yes, you can receive tax relief on contributions up to £3,600 a year gross for 5 tax years after …
Do I still pay contributions if I’m on paternity leave?
Contributions can continue to be paid into your pension pot. The employer should pay the contributions based on your pay …