Ready-made pension
Our low-cost, low-maintenance, simplified pension
Open a Ready-made pension View our charges
Remember that investments go up and down in value, and you could lose money as well as make it. How you’re taxed will depend on your circumstances, and pension and tax rules can change. We don’t offer investment advice. Remember, you can't usually access a pension until age 55 (57 from 2028).
What is a Ready-made pension?
The AJ Bell Ready-made pension is a low-cost, hassle-free solution, designed to simplify how you build, manage and grow your pension pot.
Free pension finding Lost track of your previous pensions? We’ll find them for you, for free, with our pension finder.
Simple choice, low costs We have four AJ Bell growth funds to pick from, ranging from cautious to more adventurous investing with a low annual fund charge of either 0.45% or 0.60%.
We’ll manage it for you Our in-house team of experts will manage your investments, meaning less work for you.
Please note that you can only hold one of either of our pension accounts at a time. If you already have an AJ Bell SIPP, you will not be able open a Ready-made pension and vice versa.
Why find my lost pensions?
Did you know that one in four UK adults has lost track of a workplace pension?
By tracking down your lost workplace pensions with our pension finding service, and combining them into one pot, you’ll be able to:
- Keep better track of how much you’ve got saved for retirement
- Pay a single, low-cost account fee, instead of multiple charges
- Have greater control over how your pension is invested
What do I need to get started?
1 Tell us a bit about yourself
It only takes a few minutes to get your AJ Bell Ready-made pension account set up. Make sure you have your mobile phone so we can send you a code to keep your account safe. You'll also need your national insurance number and bank details, so we can identify you.
2 Choose your investment fund
The beauty of a Ready-made pension is its simplicity. Just decide which of our four funds you want to invest in, how much you’d like to invest, and our in-house team of experts will manage it for you.
Every pension contribution will be automatically invested into your chosen fund. And if you decide you want to switch your fund, you can do so at any time.
By making the Ready-made pension and AJ Bell funds available to you, we’re not making a personal recommendation.
3 Paying into your account
Once you’ve set up your new Ready-made pension, you’ll have a choice of how you’d like to initially fund it. You can only pick one of these to start with, but once your account is up and running, you can choose any way to pay into your new pension. You can either:
- Round up your lost pensions
Not sure where all your pensions from previous employers are? Our free pension finder tool tracks down* and automatically invests them into your chosen AJ Bell growth fund. - Make a single payment
This may be a good option if you have a lump sum you'd like to invest. The minimum amount for a first payment is £500. After that, there's no minimum to pay in. - Set up a regular payment
An option if you want to gradually build your pension pot over time. You can get started from as little as £25 per month.
*Not all pensions can be searched for. Please do not provide details from your current employer or any public sector pensions, jobs you left before 1990 or before turning 22, that you held for less than three months or less than two years before 2000.
Is a Ready-made pension right for me?
Our Ready-made pension is a great option for people who want a simple, low-cost pension, but don’t want the hassle of managing it. If any of the below sound like what you’re looking for, our Self-invested personal pension (SIPP) might be better suited for you instead.
You want to build and manage your own pension investment portfolio
You want access to a wider range of investments, including individual shares, bonds and exchange traded funds
You want to access your pension soon. The Ready-made pension is designed to help you combine and grow your retirement savings only. Drawdown is only available with a SIPP
View our SIPP accountWhy should I choose AJ Bell as my Ready-made pension provider?
As one of the UK’s largest and most popular investment platforms, we want to help you feel good, investing. Here are just some of the reasons why over 561,000 customers choose AJ Bell.
We’ve got pension pedigree
As the UK's first online Self-invested personal pension provider, we know a thing or two about helping you save for retirement.
Experience and expertise
Established nearly three decades ago, we’re one of the most financially secure providers around. Oh, and we’re listed on the FTSE 250.
The support you need
Whether it's over the phone, email or webchat, our friendly team will be there to support you, when you need it, the way you need it.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I open a Ready-made pension if I already have another type of pension?
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Are you able to help me choose the AJ Bell fund for my Ready-made pension?
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How do I pay into my Ready-made pension?
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Can I switch my investment to a different AJ Bell fund?
We'll help you get investing
For over 25 years, AJ Bell has made investing simple and affordable. We’re a 7x Which? Recommended Provider, with an award-winning range of accounts.
Can we help?
If you’d like more information about AJ Bell’s accounts and services, get in touch with our friendly customer services team - we’re here to help.