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  • BTPF Members

    About the fund

  • Leaving work

    If you leave work before you take your benefits, you can leave them in the fund or transfer them to another pension scheme. If you joined before 1st April 2007 you can not have a refund. If you joined on or after 1st April 2007 you can have a refund if you have less than two years' membership. If you leave your benefits in the fund they increase each year in line with inflation.

    Your benefits can be paid once you reach age 55 (age 65 if you joined on or after 1st April 2007).

    Or if you joined before 1st April 2007 you can apply to take them early at a reduced amount.

    See Quick Links - Early Retirement for more information.

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