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Pension Wise appointment options

This page will explain the types of appointment you can have – including self-guided online appointments or by phone with a pension specialist.

If you want to understand what your appointment will involve and if you’re eligible, visit our Pension Wise welcome page.

What’s in this guide

  • Have your appointment online
  • Have your appointment by phone
  • Have your appointment face to face
  • Explore your pension options without talking to someone
  • Attend on behalf of a family member or friend
  • Get a British Sign Language interpreter

Are you eligible?

You can’t book a Pension Wise appointment if: 

  • you’re under 50
  • you only have a defined benefit pension (final salary or career-average salary) or
  • you only have an overseas pension.

Call us free on 0800 011 3797 or use our webchatOpens in a new window One of our pension specialists will be happy to help.

Have your appointment online

Start your self-guided appointment online whenever you’re ready. Choosing a digital appointment means you can pause whenever you want, and all your information will be saved for when you want to come back. At the end, you’ll get personalised next steps to help you make the right pension choices for your circumstances.

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Have your appointment by phone

The easiest and quickest way for most people is to book online, but you can also book by phone. You can select a date and time in the booking form.

Book your free 1-hour telephone appointment

Call to book on 0800 138 3944.

If you’re outside the UK, call +44 20 3733 3495.

Call between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

If your plans change, please cancel your Pension Wise appointment so someone else can use it.

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Have your appointment face to face

There are only a limited number of face-to-face appointments, which can mean longer wait times. It’s best to book a face-to-face appointment if you have an accessibility requirement that means a telephone appointment isn’t suitable.

We don’t offer face-to-face appointments at our offices. Instead, you’ll have your appointment through one of our partners, Citizens Advice or Citizens Advice Scotland.

Call to book a face-to-face appointment on 0800 138 1585Opens in a new window.

If you’re outside the UK, call +44 20 3733 3495Opens in a new window.

Call between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

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Explore your pension options without talking to someone

If a face-to-face or phone appointment isn’t suitable, you can use our online tool to understand the different ways you can take money from your pension pot.

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Attend on behalf of a family member or friend

Would you like to discuss the pension options of a family member, friend or someone else? 

Call to book on 0800 138 3944.

If you’re outside the UK, call +44 20 3733 3495.

Call between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

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Get a British Sign Language interpreter

We can provide a British Sign Language interpreter appointment by video, depending on your needs.

Complete the form to request an appointment and we’ll contact you within 2 working days.

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