The partnership pension account is a defined contribution scheme. It's provided as an alternative option for members who do not wish to join our defined benefit arrangement.
If you've decided to join the scheme, you'll need to complete the Partnership Pension Account Application form, found on our forms page.
If you've just joined the Scheme and you choose to go into partnership within one month of joining, your contributions will be backdated to your first day of service.
If you’ve been a member of the Civil Service pension Scheme for more than one month, you can switch to partnership (subject to eligibility), but your contributions will not be backdated.
You can request to switch to partnership at any time, but you must provide two months’ notice. You can only switch once in any 12-month period.
To request to switch, download the Pension Switching form from our forms page and return it to your employer.
The partnership pension account is a defined contribution scheme. It's provided as an alternative option for members who do not wish to join our defined benefit arrangement.
On 1 September 2018, the Scheme Manager (Cabinet Office) appointed Legal & General as the single provider of all defined contribution schemes provided as part of the Civil Service pension arrangements, including the partnership scheme.
We no longer manage any partnership pension accounts that members might have held with Prudential, Scottish Widows, or Standard Life before 1 September 2018.
If you’ve a question about a partnership pension account held before 1 September 2018, please contact your provider directly.
You can find their contact details on the Contact us page.
Frequently asked questions about partnership pension account