This is available from any type of pension scheme, including transfers from a previous employer’s scheme. There is no restriction on the use of the cash lump sum. You don’t have to retire to take this fund; the only requirement is that you are at least 55 years of age.
How Much?
The remaining fund can then be used to provide you with a regular income or you can leave it invested until a later date (to provider a higher income). The choice is yours.
Use the cash for any purpose
Any type of pension scheme
You can take a tax free lump sum from any type of pension scheme, including:
Timescales are usually very fast. This depends on your existing pension scheme but, usually, the money will be paid to you within 2 to 8 weeks.
Thereafter you have further choices about the amount of income you take from the remaining fund. The Pensions Office will guide you through the options to ensure you make the most of your pension money.