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Making Sense of Pensions

Pense combines regulated pension advice with smart technology to help more people understand their options, make confident decisions, and get better value from their retirement savings.

Pense is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

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Rated 4.9 stars on leading review platforms based off +220 reviews

2. Get full independent financial advice

Receive personalised, independent advice tailored to your circumstances and goals.

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Our advice service

At Pense, we help you get the most from your pension. We simplify your options and provide transparent, personalized advice tailored to your goals. Being FCA-regulated, our priority is always your financial well-being.

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Low cost, transparent pricing

We offer a clear and straightforward pricing structure, typically 5% of your pension fund, capped at £2,995, whichever is lower. This means you’ll always know the maximum you’ll pay, regardless of fund size. Our focus is on delivering value through personalised advice and support, with no hidden charges.

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3. We handle the rest

We take care of the process, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Handle the paperwork

We take care of all the complex forms and documentation to make the process completely stress-free.

Chase ceding schemes

We deal directly with your existing providers to make sure your funds are released as quickly as possible.

Keep you updated

We provide regular progress updates at every stage so you always know exactly where you stand.

Facilitate transfer

We manage the safe and secure movement of your money directly into your new retirement account.

View and manage your application online through our secure retirement portal.
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Rated 4.9 on leading review platforms

Five star review21 April 2026

Great service from start to finish

Kept me informed & up to date with any progress in my application,my contact Lauren was very helpful

Malcolm on Trustpilot
Five star review7 March 2026

Pension Annuity

Used Pense twice now for both the small pensions I have. Kirk was excellent and explained everything so even i could understand. Both went very smoothly with no hiccups in double quick time too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Pense. All the staff are incredibly efficient and kept me informed weekly throughout the process. All in all excellent service, I would highly recommend.

Mark on Trustpilot
Five star review20 February 2026

Friendly knowledgeable team and professional service

Friendly knowledgeable team that offer a professional service. Initial consultation was friendly and helpful, reviewing my options and agreeing the way forward. They were then able to secure an annuity quote above my expectations and then followed through getting the policy in place and the funds transfer in in a very professional and timely manner. Regular updates on progress all the way through and very happy with the end result.

Nigel on Trustpilot
Five star review16 February 2026

Pense is the way to go.

Since I started dealing with Pense arranging my Annuity policy, I have found the team very capable and fairly quick at dealing with any issues that arose. The girls Chloe,Amber, Lauren and Liv have all been very helpful and kept in contact regularly with me during the transfer process. I would highly recommend Pense to sort your pension out

Frank on Trustpilot
Five star review28 January 2026

Genuine, honest and professional service provided.

Pence were extremely helpful, professional and tenacious about sorting out a problem I had. Staff at pence put a lot of effort into that and went above and beyond. I cannot praise them enough.

Hazel on Trustpilot
Five star review2 January 2026

An excellent company & lovely staff.

I received very good advice & an excellent service. Everyone was very pleasant to deal with, they kept in constant contact keeping me up to date with progress. Even after the pension payments were completed they went above & beyond getting me compensation for a pension provider being too slow to pay out. I would not hesitate to recommend Pense.

Rosemarie on Trustpilot
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Not sure where to start?

If you're still weighing up your options, our pension centre is a good place to begin. It brings together practical guides, clear explanations, and useful tools to help you understand your retirement choices with more confidence.

Whether you want to compare routes, learn the basics, or speak to someone about your next step, we're here to make the process clearer and easier to navigate.

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Need help?

Our experts are here throughout the day to help with any questions you may have

Call: 0808 281 2558

Text: 0786 002 7531

Email: info@pense.co.uk

Mon to Fri - 9am - 5pm Calls may be recorded for training and compliance purposes. We will get back to you as soon as we can.