The pension for the self‑employed
Penfold provides the self-employed with an online pension that's simple to use & completely flexible. HMRC adds £25 for every £100 you pay in (individual circumstances may vary). FCA number 826097.
As with all investments, your capital is at risk.
Completely flexible
When you’re self-employed, your finances aren’t easy to forecast.
Penfold is designed to be as flexible as you. Once you start saving, you can top up, change, or pause your payments at any time — instantly and online.
Simple &
easy to use
We know running a business leaves you short on time. So we built a pension you can set up in under 5 minutes.
Simple to use and easy to understand, we take the stress out of saving for later.
Choose how much to save
Pick a growth profile
Not even a step, just done.
25% savings bonus
The government adds a 25% bonus to everything you save into a pension.
That’s guaranteed cashback on what you save and we organise it for you, adding it directly to your pension. Tax treatment does depend on your individual circumstances & may be subject to change in the future.
Friendly, helpful & expert support
Pensions can be confusing. Our friendly team of experts will answer any question you have, and we promise no jargon.
No waiting lines, no call centres. Just drop us a message on chat, email us or give us a call any time.
Combine your pensions
If you have other pension pots, we can bring them together in one place for you.
Consolidating your pension with Penfold is easy, free of charge, and our friendly customer service will manage it on your behalf. Learn more about our transfer service here.
It is important to compare providers’ fees & any guaranteed benefits when deciding on whether to transfer, and be sure that the investments available are suitable for you. We cannot accept defined benefit pension transfers. If you decide to close your Penfold account and the value of your pot has gone down, the amount returned to the provider may be less than what you originally transferred.
Please know that if your employer is paying into your pension currently, transferring that pot may mean you lose out on their contribution. For more information on the risks see here.
Join thousands of self-employed
already saving with Penfold
Hughie
The simplest possible way to get a pension set up if you're self employed. Setup took less than 5 minutes, and it just works - my money goes in, government money goes in, I can see everything at a glance - I genuinely can't see how it could be better.
Alex
Just brilliant! So easy to use. Customer Service second to none! Responses. Yes! Responses to your enquiries, quickly and in a language we all understand - common sense.
Why oh why!? can't so many other companies be like this. Thrilled and delighted and in control. It's great.
Hannah
It was so simple to set up and the team were able to transfer in my existing pension pots for me without hassle. Everything is clear and easy to understand, which is a relief when traditional pensions can be confusing.
How it works
Download our app or register online.
We help you decide how much to save and which plan is right for you.
Top-up your account by Direct Debit or by bank transfer. Pause or change any time.
We add your 25% tax bonus each month. Pension & tax rules apply.
Review your progress on our clear, online dashboard. Withdraw from age 55.
We keep your money safe
Separated
Your money is held by a third party custodian with Lloyds bank. If the event that Penfold became insolvent, your assets would be kept separate and transferred to another provider. Your investments are managed by BlackRock, the largest money manager in the world, and HSBC.
Secure
Your data is secure and protected by the most up-to-date technology and processes. We strictly follow GDPR guidelines.
Protected
Your pension holdings are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. In the event Blackrock, HSBC or Lloyds bank became insolvent, your pension is protected up to £85,000 per individual with an eligible claim.
Designed to
work for you
Designed to
work for you
Professionally managed
Penfold pensions are managed by BlackRock. Just pick one of four carefully created, low cost investment plans, and let your money work for you.
Built for the self-employed
Penfold is the first UK pension designed for the self-employed. Freelancer, sole trader, ltd company director – anything that means you’re your own boss.
Tools help you decide what to save
Our calculator does the hard work for you, helping you choose how much to save based on how much you earn.
Get in touch
Our team is made up of experts in pensions, technology, security, operations and customer services. You can reach us any time on chat, by phone or on email.
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