Do you have questions about your pension?

National Pension Helpline is Ireland’s leading provider of pension information and support

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What You Need To Know.

The National Pension Helpline was established as a free and reliable source of information for pensions in Ireland. We all know that we need to save for our retirement and putting money into your pension is the best way to do that.

National Pension Helpline is a free service offering pension information and services to help Irish people take back control of their pensions and their financial futures.

Pension Services.

Cash in my Pension Early

You must be over age 50 and under age 65 to access your pension early

Pension Transfers

Old workplace pensions in different funds can be combined and invested for better % returns

Pension Calculator

Find our your pension fund’s future value based on: current pot, contributions, returns, inflation and retirement age

Full Pension Review

Make sure you’re on the right track for a comfortable retirement with our free review service

Find Your Pension

There are €400million of unclaimed pensions in Ireland, make sure you aren’t missing out

Start a Pension

You’re never too young or old to start a pension. It’s tax-efficient and easy to set up

Buying Property with your Pension

We explain how to purchase a property with your pension and the restrictions that exist

Not Sure Where to Start ?

Take a few moments to fill out our assessment form. A Central bank regulated pension advisor will reach out to discuss your options as soon as possible.

Pension Information.

Enhanced Transfer Value (ETV)

For the lucky few who have a DB pension, you could be looking at a massive transfer value that you can access immediately

Defined Benefit Pension (DB)

What is a DB pension? How does it work and what are the pros and cons of a DB pension

Defined Contribution Pension (DC)

What is a DC pension? How does it work and what are the pros and cons of a DC pension

Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA)

A long-term pension plan similar to an investment account to retire in a flexible way

Approved Retirement Funds (ARF)

A personal retirement fund where you can keep your money invested after retirement

Retirement Planning

Nobody wants to get old. But everyone needs a plan for when their income is limited once they stop working

Ireland’s Best Performing Pension Plans & Funds

We rank Ireland’s top performing funds over the past 3, 5 and 10 years – how did your fund perform?

Have a Question about your Pension ?

Ask a question to our panel of experts using our free online Q&A section!

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