Aegon pension fees and charges
Direct answer: Aegon charges 0.60% on first £30k, 0.55% £30k–£50k, 0.50% £50k–£100k, 0.45% £100k–£250k, 0% above £250k.. On a £100,000 pot that is £540/year in annual provider/platform fee, and on a £500,000 pot it is £1,215/year. Fund charges and product-specific caveats may apply.
Aegon's Retirement Choices (ARC) platform has an unusual fee structure that becomes more competitive for large pots: the tiered platform charge drops to 0% above £250,000, meaning the maximum annual platform fee is capped at £1,215 regardless of pot size. For a £1M pot, that's an effective rate of just 0.12%. Below £100k, Aegon is expensive (0.50%–0.60%), but the platform is primarily designed for adviser-intermediated use where the overall cost proposition is different. Aegon offers a broad fund range (2,000+) with share dealing available through the SIPP. An additional £75/year drawdown charge applies when taking income. The main comparison is between larger adviser-arranged pots and smaller self-directed pots.
- +0% platform fee above £250k
- +Broad fund range (2,000+)
- +Share dealing available via SIPP
- +Strong workplace pension presence
- –Expensive below £100k (0.50%–0.60%)
- –Primarily adviser-intermediated
- –£75/year drawdown charge
- –£15 per equity trade
What are Aegon pension charges in 2026?
Aegon's representative published charging model is: 0.60% on first £30k, 0.55% £30k–£50k, 0.50% £50k–£100k, 0.45% £100k–£250k, 0% above £250k.. The figures on this page show provider/platform/admin charges by pot size. Fund charges, adviser charges, workplace terms and product-specific charges may differ, so check the provider fee schedule before acting.
What are Aegon ARC platform charges?
The Aegon entry uses the published Aegon Retirement Choices tiered platform charge: 0.60% on the first £30k, 0.55% from £30k to £50k, 0.50% from £50k to £100k, 0.45% from £100k to £250k, and 0% above £250k. Fund, adviser and drawdown charges may apply on top.
Does Aegon charge exit fees?
Aegon products vary by platform, adviser arrangement, workplace scheme and legacy policy. Before transferring or closing a pension, check your own Aegon policy documents for exit, transfer, drawdown and adviser charges rather than relying on a generic fee table.
- •Fees shown are representative provider, platform or admin charges. Some rows are platform/admin fees only; Royal London's Governed Range AMC includes Royal London fund management.
- •Fee structures change without notice. Always verify the current fee on the provider's website before making any decision.
- •The lowest headline fee is only one comparison point. Fund range, service, platform features, investment choice, adviser access, and product restrictions also matter.
- •Transferring a pension may involve exit fees, loss of guaranteed benefits, or loss of employer contributions. Check before you transfer.
- •This page is factual information based on published fee schedules, not a recommendation to use or avoid any provider.
- •For personal recommendations, speak to an FCA-regulated financial adviser and check the FCA register.