Compare our best private pension schemes

Thinking about preparing for retirement? Compare our best private pensions from some of the UK's leading providers, and you could find a plan to help your money go further when you retire.

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Pensions are long-term investments. You may get back less than you originally paid in because your capital is not guaranteed and charges may apply.

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Best Overall Investment Platform 2025 - Your Money

Aviva Pension

Account Type
Self select or managed
Minimum Initial Investment
£25
Annual fee
0% to 0.35%
Aviva has been helping people plan for their futures for over 325 years. You can open an Aviva SIPP in minutes with a range of investment options to suit you. We offer Funds, UK shares, Investment Trusts and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
Capital at risk. Aviva's annual pension fees are tiered from 0.35% for portfolios up to £500,000, decreasing to 0% for balances over £500,000. Other investment charges will apply. Visit our site for more information

Standard Life Pension

Account Type
Self select or managed
Minimum Initial Investment
£0
Annual fee
0% to 0.45%
Capital at risk.

Prosper Pension

Account Type
Self select
Minimum Initial Investment
£15,000
Annual fee
0%
Capital at risk.

Hargreaves Lansdown Pension

Account Type
Self select
Minimum Initial Investment
£100
Annual fee
0% to 0.45%
Choose from over 2,500 funds, shares and more with expert research and ideas to help you. Transfer previous pensions to HL and manage them all in one place – terms apply. Risk of loss.
Capital at risk.
Which? Recommended Provider for Self-Invested Personal Pensions, 2024

AJ Bell Pension

Account Type
Self select or managed
Minimum Initial Investment
£0
Annual fee
0% to 0.25%
Your pension, in your hands. Invest in over 2,000 funds, shares, ETFs, investment trusts and more across 25 markets. Which? Recommended Provider six years running 2019-2024.
Capital at risk. Pension rules apply