UK Pensions

[swintonfan]

So I was speaking to a financial advisor today and he asked me how much I had in my UK Pension.

The thing is I have not lived in the UK since 2003.

so would I have anything in my pensions? I did not have a private one

any advise is appreciated

Thanks

Rob

 

Edited August 16, 2019 by swintonfan

[Marisawright]

It depends how long you lived in the UK before you left.    If you paid NI contributions in the UK then you may well be eligible for a part pension from the UK govt.   

When you retire, Centrelink will insist you claim any British pension first, before they calculate what you get from the Australian pension.  

http://www.britishpensions.org.au/pension-guidelines.htm

[AliQ]

To check your UK pension, go to www.gov.uk/check-state-pension

You need to register, log in, and it will state your entitlements to date.

It will also tell you if you can improve your future pension by making any extra payments (voluntary National Insurance contributions) between now and retiring.

 

 

 

[Tulip1]

2 hours ago, swintonfan said:

So I was speaking to a financial advisor today and he asked me how much I had in my UK Pension.

The thing is I have not lived in the UK since 2003.

so would I have anything in my pensions? I did not have a private one

any advise is appreciated

Thanks

Rob

 

You may be entitled to a state pension but in answer to your question.... no one actually has anything in their pension. NI contributions give you a right to a pension but your name is not attached to any amount if that makes sense. 

[Guest The Pom Queen]

@Andrew from Vista Financial