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With-Profits Annuity

Making changes to the income from your With-Profits Pension Annuity

If you're considering making a change to your income, we'll be happy to help. It's important to understand your options and the effects of any changes you make. There are a few things you should think about before you make any decisions.

If you have any questions once you've read this summary, or need any help understanding your options, just call us on 0345 640 0000 or +44 118 964 5024 if you're calling from abroad. We might record your call for training and quality purposes. To find out more about how we use your personal data please visit pru.co.uk/mydata.

How your With-Profits Annuity works

Your With-Profits Annuity pays you a regular income for life and is linked to the performance of our With-Profits Fund. You anticipate a rate of future bonus (within limits) when you start your annuity. This is known as the Anticipated Bonus Rate (ABR) - it determines your starting income level and affects your future income. Your future income will depend on the bonuses we declare. This means your income could change every year and could go down as well as up, as shown in your annual statement. Your income will never fall below a minimum amount, regardless of future bonuses. This is known as the minimum income guarantee. The amount we guarantee depends on your chosen ABR.

Your options

You may have the option to change your income by amending your ABR on your policy anniversary and then once every three years. Your annual statement will tell you if you have this option and how to do this.

Things to consider before making your decision

  • Your choice of ABR will affect the level of income you receive.
  • The higher the ABR you choose, the lower your minimum income guarantee will be.
  • Choosing a higher ABR means there’s a greater risk that your income will go down in the future.
  • Choosing a lower ABR offers more potential for your income to increase in the future.
  • Any change in income may be taxable.
  • Choosing to increase your income could impact your entitlement to certain state benefits.
  • Your personal allowance could be affected.
  • If you increase your income and owe money, creditors may have a right to the income from your plan.

Protecting yourself from investment scams

Fraudsters are always out there and constantly changing their tactics. So if you’re thinking of reinvesting the money from your plan, take a minute to find out more, and stay ahead of the scammers. There is also some very useful information available from The Pensions Regulator.

What to do now

Give us a call on 0345 640 0000 or +44 178 644 8844 if you’re calling from abroad. We can’t give you advice or make your decision for you, but we’ll be happy to help you understand your plan and talk you through all your available options and their possible implications.

We’re here 8:30am - 6pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) and happy to help in any way we can. Please make sure you have your plan number to hand when you call.

Alternatively, speak with a financial adviser - if you don’t have one, you can get details of financial advisers at pru.co.uk. You may be charged for their services.

 

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