Charges and fees

One simple fee. No hidden charges

We hate hidden charges. That’s why we have one fair, transparent annual fee that covers absolutely everything within our service.

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Completely free for employers

We don’t charge employers any fees to use Penfold. We only receive fees from your employees based on the value of their pensions and we keep charges low for them too.

For employers there are:

  • No account fees

  • No management charges

  • No contribution charges

  • No adviser fees

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One fee covers everything for savers

Our plans offer a simple fee structure based on how much is saved in each pension pot and there are no charges on new contributions or to switch between plans.

  • Penfold Plan, Standard and Sustainable plans

    Charge 0.75% for savings up to £100k, and 0.4% on any amount over £100k.

  • Sharia plan

    Charges 0.88% for savings up to £100k, and 0.53% on any amount over £100k.

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When pension fees are charged

Our annual fee is automatically taken from pension pots in 12 monthly instalments. The fee is split between:

  • Penfold

    For administering your pension.

  • BlackRock or HSBC

    For managing your pension, taken directly from the investment fund.

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Everything's included

Our annual fee covers absolutely everything (read the Charges Guide for more detail) within Penfold’s pension service. There are no additional charges for the following services:

  • Setting up a pension

  • Transferring pensions into, or out of, Penfold

  • Making any type of contribution

  • Switching between our investment plans

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