Annuities
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Every leading UK annuity provider compared
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What is an annuity?
Types of annuities
Conventional annuity
Fixed-term annuity
Enhanced annuity
Annuity providers
Compare the best rates the market has to offer from the UK's leading annuity providers.
How it works
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Fill out some simple and straightforward details about yourself, so that we can prepare your initial annuity quotes.
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Benefits and risks
Benefits
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Secure income
With a lifetime annuity you can ensure you have a secure level of income for life, allowing you to budget more accurately. -
Enhanced rates
With an enhanced annuity, you could benefit from better rates and a higher income if you have qualifying medical conditions or lifestyle choices. -
Benefits for your spouse or partner
With an annuity, you could include benefits for your spouse or any nominated beneficiary on your death, if selected. -
No investment risk
You will receive a guaranteed income, which means there are no decisions to make about investments and no investment risk.
Risks
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Can't amend your annuity
It’s important to shop around for the best rate as once you have purchased your annuity, the contract typically cannot be changed. -
Value of your income may reduce
Inflation will reduce a level annuity over time and therefore reduce the real value of your future income. -
No option to invest
There isn't an opportunity to participate in future investments and therefore you won’t benefit from a growth in your pension fund. -
No death benefits for single-life annuity
A single-life annuity has no death benefits unless the appropriate option is included.
Why choose The Money Service?
By using our service, you can access
Best annuity rates
Enjoy preferential annuity rates from the UK's top pension annuity companies
Whole of market comparison service
Our selected specialist can compare rates from every leading UK annuity provider
What support is available?
Here are some of the ways our selected specialists can help:
Compare annuity quotes without obligation
Take as long as you need to make your decision, there's never any pressure to proceed
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Receive impartial annuity guidance from specialists authorised and regulated by the FCA
Free quote service
Compare the UK's best annuity quotes without any obligation
Expert annuity knowledge
Get information on annuity death benefits and the impact these can have on your income
What customers say
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Professional Service
My Annuity Specialists made it a very pleasant experience, with a professional service. Would recommend to anyone.
James Duckworth
Very Impressed
Very impressed with the service and wouldn't hesitate to recommend. My annuity specialists were both very professional and kept me updated each step of the way
Nigel Khan
10 out of 10
Very smooth and helpful. I was kept informed through the whole process. Also completed well within the expected timeframe. 10 out of 10 for service and information.
Holly Weston
Best value annuity
Secured me the best value annuity from my pension pot. Sorted all the organisation. The money started reaching my bank account at exactly the estimated time. The service was friendly, accurate, honest and helpful.
Tony Stamford
Better deal than I hoped for
Very pleased with the service and efficiency, and overall competence. Got a better deal than I hoped for and organised speedily with no hassle. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good deal.
Susan Walters
Better quotes than other agents
Plenty of advice given regarding different pensions available, and even spent time with me over enhanced quotes and better quotes than other agents.
Robert Newbold
Answering your questions
Still unsure of a few things? We've got you covered with a few simple answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
From the age of 55, you can purchase a pension annuity to convert your pension fund(s) into a guaranteed, regular income for life, which you can typically receive monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually. You don't have to be retired to purchase an annuity, but you could use it to top up your income. You also do not have to buy your annuity from the company you saved up your pension pot with and could get a better deal by shopping around.
You can find out if you're entitled to a higher income by answering some simple questions about your health and lifestyle. Some providers offer more competitive rates to those with specific health or lifestyle conditions, many of which are common in later life. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and even a history of smoking. Our selected annuity specialist has achieved higher incomes for over 85% of customers who purchased a lifetime annuity.
Various health conditions could qualify for a higher income. When getting an enhanced annuity quote, you will answer a series of health and lifestyle questions, so you must be as honest as possible.
Examples of health problems that could qualify for an enhanced annuity include:
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart attack
- Chronic asthma
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Multiple sclerosis
As well as health conditions, your occupation could also impact how much income you receive, for example, if your job involves a lot of manual labour or dealing with hazardous chemicals. You might also be able to get a higher income depending on your postcode and if you're overweight, or if you smoke regularly.
A conventional annuity ends when you pass away unless you include a spouse, partner or dependant in a joint-life annuity; or include additional death benefits, where you can nominate a beneficiary.
A beneficiary is someone you've chosen, someone married to you (including civil partners), or someone who is financially dependant or dependant due to disability at the date of your death.
If you have a fixed term annuity, you can use the maturity amount, if applicable, to invest in another annuity at the end of your term, such as a conventional or enhanced annuity, or alternatively invest in income drawdown. Another option is to take the cash as a lump sum, which will be subject to income tax at your marginal rate.
Purchasing an annuity is likely to be one of the most important financial decisions you make, as once you have arranged your annuity, your decision cannot usually be reversed. There are many different providers out there, and just because you’ve saved up for your pension fund with one or more providers, it doesn't mean you have to receive your retirement income from them. Different providers offer varying options and rates, so you should shop around for the best deal. Our selected annuity specialist has established trusted and long-standing relationships with the UK's top providers, which means they can secure preferential rates on your behalf.
Our selected annuity specialist is so confident that you won't get a better deal elsewhere that they offer a Best Quote Guarantee. They'll send you a £250 Marks & Spencer voucher if you receive a better annuity quote on a like-for-like basis from any broker or provider direct. Terms and conditions apply.
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