Compare annuities: get a guaranteed retirement income

Search the market to see how much retirement income you could get from an annuity. An annuity lets you convert some or all of your defined contribution pension into a guaranteed income, either for the rest of your life or for a fixed period.

Our free and impartial annuity calculator compares rates from all providers. In some cases, you might need to use an annuity broker or financial adviser to access a product.

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Annuity Options

Compare lifetime annuities

Get an income for the rest of your life.

Compare lifetime annuities Might be suitable if you:

want regular income for life
you want to provide an income for someone else after you die

Compare lifetime annuities Might not be suitable if you:

want access to your pension pot before you die
want to change how much income you take and when
follow Islamic (Sharia) principles, as interest is used to provide an income.

Compare lifetime annuities with a guaranteed income for life (a lifetime annuity)

Or

Compare fixed-term annuities

Get an income for an agreed period, often with the option to get a lump sum back when it ends.

Compare fixed-term annuities Might be suitable if you:

want regular income for a number of years
want a final lump sum to spend or buy another retirement income product.

Compare fixed-term annuities Might not be suitable if you:

want regular income for life
want to change how much income you take and when
follow Islamic (Sharia) principles, as interest is used to provide an income.

Compare fixed-term annuities with a guaranteed income for a fixed term (a fixed term annuity)

Or retrieve an existing quote

Shopping around can get you a higher retirement income

Always compare annuity providers to find the best deal for you, including your existing pension provider. This might mean you find a different provider that will pay you a higher retirement income.

Our tool lets you get quotes from all annuity providers on the market. You could also use an annuity broker or pay a regulated financial adviser to recommend a provider and product for you.

Find out more in our guide How to find the best deal when taking your pension (Opens in a new window)

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How to buy an annuity

Compare all the ways to take money from your pension – buying an annuity is just one option. See What can I do with my pension pot?

Check what your existing pension provider will offer you, including if they offer guaranteed annuity rates.

You can then compare this quote to the results in this tool.

Consider paying for regulated financial advice to make sure an annuity is the right option for you. Our guide can help you find a pension or retirement adviser

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