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Pension Annuity

Get a guaranteed annuity income for life

Why get a quote with Legal & General?

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When you get a quote with us, we'll also check if there are better deals available. You'll also have the option of seeing who's offering this by visiting our partner website Annuity Ready.

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Compare product and options

As well as getting a quote for our Pension Annuity, you can also quote for our Fixed Term and Cash-Out Retirement Plans. You’ll be able to get multiple quotes on different products to see how the different options affect your level of income.

Trusted annuity provider

UK families have been trusting Legal & General to look after their finances for over 185 years. When shopping around for an annuity one in every three people choose us.

Remember: The choices you make may affect your income for the rest of your life, and you can't change your options later. We strongly recommend seeking financial guidance or advice.

Get a quote

We can give you an online quote if...

  • You have a Defined Contribution pension pot. If you have a Defined Benefit Pension you need to get advice from a financial adviser first.
  • Your pot is at least £5,000 (for a Pension Annuity) or at least £10,000 (for a Fixed Term or Cash-Out Retirement Plan).
  • You're aged between 54 years 9 months and 84 years 9 months.

Always compare what we can offer with what's available from other providers, as they may have more appropriate products or be able to offer a higher retirement income.

We can't give you an online quote if...

  • Your pension provider offers a Guaranteed Annuity Rate, a Guaranteed Minimum Pension, or any other guaranteed or valuable benefits. You may lose these by moving your pension pot from them.
  • You have an overseas address.
  • You would prefer to receive your quotes by email or post, instead of online or by telephone.

If any of these apply to you, call 0808 304 9447. We may record and monitor calls.

Quote and apply for Pension Annuity

We aim to make this process simple, clear and jargon free.

Online Quote

If you know what you want and have your paperwork to hand, it only takes about 15 minutes to get an online annuity quote.

Our online quote journey has been designed to be used on a larger screen size, such as a laptop or desktop, for the best experience. 

Call for a quote

If you don’t have access to a larger device, our UK based Customer Services Team will be pleased to give you a quote over the phone

0808 304 9447

Lines open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

We may record and monitor calls.

Common annuity questions

'Pension' could be used to refer either to the amount that you have saved in your pension pot through private or workplace pensions, or to the state pension, which is paid by the Government.

A pension annuity is a product that you can buy with your pension pot, which guarantees to pay you an income for the rest of your life.

Guidance helps you to identify and narrow down your choices in an impartial way. It won’t tell you what’s right for you but will explain your options and provide information so that you can choose what you want to do.

Advice considers your personal and financial circumstances and recommends specific products or actions to be taken that helps you achieve your goals.

Find out more.

There are lots of different types of annuity to choose from. And some have benefit options available too. You can learn more in our ‘Types of annuity’ article. 

We only sell lifetime and enhanced annuities.

An enhanced annuity is an increased income that you could get, if you have any medical conditions or lifestyle risks. You'll need to answer some medical and lifestyle questions to see if this applies to you. You can learn more in our enhanced annuities article

If you apply for a Pension Annuity, you have 30 days from the date you receive our confirmation that your annuity has started to change your mind. If you do not take this opportunity to cancel, your annuity will continue for the rest of your life.

There are options you can choose when buying an annuity that guarantees some money goes to your loved ones when you die. You can learn more in our article 'What happens to annuities when you die?'.

From 1 June 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority now requires pensions providers to refer customers to Pension Wise guidance and explain the nature and purpose of this guidance, when they decide to access their pension savings.

Pension Wise from MoneyHelper is a free and impartial Government pension guidance service.

Your decision about which options to choose is likely to be influenced by many factors, such as how much income or cash you need now and in the future. You should also consider your personal circumstances and the impact that your choices may have on taxation, State Benefits, Annual Allowances and any dependants.

Next steps

Now that you’ve learnt more about our Pension Annuity, why not look at other products available as part of your shopping around. Other providers may have more appropriate products or be able to offer a higher level of retirement income.

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Need some help?

Making well-informed decisions about how to finance your retirement is important so it’s worth shopping around and using available guidance and advice, before you buy:

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Retirement guidance

Pension Wise from MoneyHelper

The government’s free and impartial service, offering guidance to make money and pension choices clearer.

To find out more or book an appointment online click below or call.

0800 138 3944

8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Calls may be recorded and monitored.

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Speak to us

Our colleagues in Cardiff are always happy to answer your questions or help you apply for a quote.

0808 304 9447

Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
We may record and monitor calls.

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Get financial advice

Financial advisers can give you professional advice for pension planning.

You usually need to pay for their service and in return they recommend how to make the most of your pension given your circumstances.

To find and compare financial advisers please visit their website below.