Ready to buy an annuity now?
If you're looking to buy an annuity within the next six months, now is the time to consider the choices available to you.
Whether you're an existing Prudential Pension customer, or have pension(s) with other providers, our dedicated annuities consultants are here to help you start enjoying your retirement by converting your pension fund into an income for life.
Counting down to your annuity
As the time draws closer to your retirement, it's a good idea to check with your pension provider and/or chosen annuity provider to see how long things will take. There may be a delay between buying your annuity and receiving your first payment from your pension fund, so make sure you have enough income to cover any gap. Until then, we've put together an annuity planning timetable to help you draw up a plan of action.
We're here to help
To help work out the best option for you, try our new interactive guide to choosing your annuity. Or if you'd like to read about converting your pension into an annuity in more detail, please refer to our annuities guide where you'll also find answers to our most frequently asked questions.
If you'd like to contact us, you can send us a secure online enquiry or call us on
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Topping up your pension and/or transferring any pensions held with other providers to us, can help boost your retirement fund and increase your options when buying your annuity. You might like to speak to our consultants about transferring your pension to us.
The rate of income you'll receive from your annuity when you retire will depend on a number of factors, which we've outlined in our guide.
To find out how much income your pension could provide, get a free personalised annuity quote.
Remember that when your pension matures, you are free to shop around for the annuity that best meets your needs, using the 'Open Market Option'.
Why choose a Prudential Annuity?
We are the number one provider of annuities in the UK. We pay pension income to more than one million people every year, and in 2008 more than 120,000 people chose to buy their annuity with us - based on Prudential new business figures.
Find out about the wide range of annuities we offer and why choosing an annuity with us makes sense.
