PensionBee petitions government on ten-day pension switch guarantee

Calls for action on pension transfer delays

Sahar Nazir
clock • 2 min read

PensionBee has launched a national petition calling for a legally enforceable ten-day pension switch guarantee, amid frustration over delays in transferring pension savings.

The campaign forms part of the provider's ongoing push for modernised transfer standards and follows research highlighting the challenges facing consumers attempting to move their retirement funds between providers. PensionBee said that while bank account switching in the UK is now completed within a week, pension transfers can still take weeks or months to process, leaving savers uncertain about where their money is. PensionBee chief business officer UK Lisa Picardo said: "In 2025, people can switch their bank account in a week and send money instantly – so why are pensions still stu...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Why good advice relies on asking difficult questions

Why good advice relies on asking difficult questions

Difficult questions a 'core feature' of good advice

Ahmed Bawa
clock 21 November 2025 • 4 min read
Advice firm revenues hit £6bn in 2024 but job numbers fall

Advice firm revenues hit £6bn in 2024 but job numbers fall

Retail investment adviser posts across all firms fell to 37,441

Isabel Baxter
clock 21 November 2025 • 2 min read
Feel Good Friday: Castlefield sponsors and takes part in annual sleepout

Feel Good Friday: Castlefield sponsors and takes part in annual sleepout

Event has raised £28,334 so far

Professional Adviser
clock 21 November 2025 • 1 min read