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 …

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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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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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If I increase my contributions does the employer have to match them?

No – as long as the employer is making the minimum contribution.

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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