Two in five savers have had a 'difficult' pension transfer

PensionBee found 42% said the process was so difficult they would not attempt to transfer again

Holly Roach
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51% of savers cited some kind of difficulty with accessing support from their provider
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51% of savers cited some kind of difficulty with accessing support from their provider

Two fifths of savers have a bad pension transfer story and feel that due to their experience, they would not attempt another transfer, according to PensionBee research.

The firm revealed 42% of savers who have previously tried to change pension provider found the transfer process "so difficult" that they have been put off attempting another. PensionBee also fou...

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