I'm planning to take my pension | British Transport Police Force Superannuation Fund

Things to think about before you take your Fund pension

As a member of the Fund, you will get an income for life when you retire.

The exact amount you’ll get is based primarily on:

how long you’ve paid in (your membership)
the pay on which your benefits are calculated

But there are still a few decisions you need to make.

Visit the pages below to understand the options available to you and take the time to consider what's right for your circumstances.

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How much I'll need for retirement

If you’re getting ready to retire, or just thinking ahead, it’s good to know if your pension savings are on track.

Staying in work

Learn about the rules and tax implications of staying in, or returning to work, after taking your Fund pension.

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Making the right decision

Things to consider before deciding how and when to take your Fund pension.

Transferring my pension

What to do if you're thinking about transferring your pension out of the Fund.

Watch out for pension scams

Make sure you know the warning signs of pension scams and how to avoid losing your savings.

When to retire

Find out when you can start taking your defined benefit (DB) pension.

Ways to take my pension

Discover the different ways you can take your Fund pension.

Applying for my pension

What to do when you're ready to take your Fund pension and what will happen next.

Guidance and advice

Where to go for further support on your retirement options.

Each of Railpen Limited (registered in England and Wales No. 2315380) and Railway Pension Investments Limited (RPIL) (Registered in England and Wales No. 1491097) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Railways Pension Trustee Company Limited (Registered in England and Wales No. 2934539). Registered office for each company: 100 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2AT. RPIL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for some of its activities. The administration of occupational pension schemes is not a regulated activity. Full details about the extent of RPIL's authorisation and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from us on request.