How do I find all my pensions for free?
The Pension Tracing Service is a free government service. It searches a database of more than 200,000 workplace and personal pension schemes to try to find the contact details you need. You can phone the Pension Tracing Service on 0800 731 0193 or use the link below to search their online directory for contact details.
How do I access my pension plan?
To get a pension, you can seek employment with an organization that offers pension benefits and then work there long enough to become eligible. Large private corporate employers may also offer pension benefits, but it's not as common as it used to be.
Can I cash in my Bank of Ireland pension early?
If you are eligible to access your pension in accordance with the rules of the scheme, you can immediately withdraw a maximum of 25% as a tax-free lump sum up to €200K with the next €300k at the lower tax rate of 20%, and then the residual funds must be invested into an Approved Minimum Retirement Fund (AMRF) or ...
How do I find my pension from a previous employer?
A previous employer's HR department can often provide the contact details of a pension provider. You can also get these contact details from the government's free Pension Tracing Service, if you know the name of the employer or the pension provider.