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  • DC Members

    A guide to benefits

  • A guide to benefits

    You can claim your benefits at any time from age 50 (55 if you joined the scheme after 6th April 2006 and plan to retire after 6th April 2010) to 75 if you have left service.

    Six months before your minimum pension age we will send you details of your retirement options including some annuity quotations or you can choose to buy your annuity through an annuity provider of your choice.

    The annuity provider may charge a fee or commission for any product purchased. You should make sure that you agree any charges with the annuity provider in advance.

    We have carefully chosen a company called Origen (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority) to give Railways Pension Scheme members independent financial advice. See Quick Links - Origen to visit their website.

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