13
Jan
2021
Following members’ feedback, we have been investing in technology and modernising our online services.
06
Jan
2021
BT Pension Scheme Management (‘BTPSM’) has announced, with immediate effect, the appointment of Wyn Francis as Chief Investment Officer.
08
Dec
2020
The Trustees have been in discussions with their advisers as to the steps the Scheme should take with regards to the “equalisation” of certain pension benefits.
25
Nov
2020
Every month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates the inflation rate in the UK by calculating the change in prices of a representative basket of goods and services.
The BTPS Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) facility is a tax efficient way to improve your retirement savings. You can pay extra contributions into the BTPS which are invested within a fund and which, adjusted for investment returns, are applied at retirement to provide additional pension and/or tax-free lump sum benefits. More information can be found in the AVC Guide, which can be downloaded from Useful documents.
If you pay AVCs into the BTPS you benefit from:
You should be aware that there are also other ways to increase your retirement savings:
It is for you to decide which the best savings method is for you. As for any savings it is recommended that you seek independent financial advice. A financial adviser may charge you a fee for advice.
Please select from section A or C
Section A
For members who joined the Scheme before 1 December 1971
Section B
Section B no longer has any active members, if you are a deferred member of Section B, please visit the deferred section here
Section C
Section C closed to most active members on 30 June 2018, but remains open to members holding a “GAD passport” following a previous transfer from another employer. If you are a deferred member of Section C, please visit the deferred section here
Please select from section A, B or C
Section A
For members who joined the Scheme before 1 December 1971
Section B
For members who joined the Scheme between 1 December 1971 and 31 March 1986
Section C
For members who joined the Scheme on or from 1 April 1986 but before the Scheme closed on 31 March 2001
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