Section A

Pensions Portal

Active members can manage their BT Pension Scheme on the secure member area.

Your Journey

News feed

BT Pension Scheme appoints Morten Nilsson as Chief Executive Officer

Oct

2018

The Trustee of the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Morten Nilsson as Chief Executive Officer of BT Pension Scheme Management Limited (BTPSM).

Section C Court Case: update

Oct

2018

An update on the court case relating to Section C of the BT Pension Scheme

Judicial Review Update

Aug

2018

There was a short interim hearing for the Court to decide how any questions regarding the interpretation of the BTPS Rules should, as a matter of process, be dealt with.

Summary Funding Statement and an update on the closure of the Scheme

Jul

2018

The Trustee has published this year's Summary Funding Statement giving an update on the Scheme's funding position.

BT application for Judicial Review: Important update

Jun

2018

On 5 June 2018, the Trustee wrote to Section A and B members who are potentially affected by a court application currently being brought by BT.

BT application for a Judicial Review

Jun

2018

BT has applied to Court for a judicial review of an HM Treasury decision that could impact how pensions in payment are calculated for certain Section B members.

Making your choices

This section provides you with details on how to go about making your AVC choices. Click on the question relevant to you for further details:

How do I make or increase AVC Contributions?

If you would like to make or increase your AVC contributions please read the following carefully before completing your application. You can apply online through the Pensions Portal.

Please note:

amounts must be in whole pounds;
reductions will commence at the next available pay date; and
AVCs can be increased at any time.

When completing the forms, you are asked to choose between an AVC fund invested with LGIM, Standard Life or Santander. You can pay your contributions to one or more of these funds.

Think it over carefully before you make any decision.

How can I transfer my existing funds?

You can choose one or more of the AVC funds to invest in, and you can move your investments from one fund to another. For example, you may wish to consider moving your entire AVC fund to the Santander account when you are near retirement if you think the value is less likely to fluctuate. A limited number of switches can be made without any charge, but you will be advised if more frequent transfers will incur a charge.

If you wish to transfer some or all of your existing AVC funds to other funds within the AVC facility, or you can action this online through the Pensions Portal.

How do I direct future AVC contributions to be paid to a different AVC fund?

You may wish to keep your existing funds invested where they are, but direct future contributions to one or more different funds.

If you wish to direct future contributions to a different fund or funds you can action this online through the Pensions Portal.

How can I stop paying AVCs?

You can stop paying AVCs at any time, subject to sufficient notice.

If you wish to stop paying AVCs, you can action this online through the Pensions Portal or by calling the administration team.