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Legal & General pension fees and charges

Product record reviewed: 2026-05-12 · Fee schedule checked: 2026-09-11 · Source: provider fee page

Direct answer: Legal & General charges Personal Pension: 0.25% annual service charge, with fund management charged separately. The main product page quotes a 0.31% fund charge; check the selected option.. On a £100,000 pot that is £250/year in annual provider/platform fee, and on a £500,000 pot it is £1,250/year. Fund charges and product-specific caveats may apply.

Fee model
Personal Pension: 0.25% annual service charge, with fund management charged separately. The main product page quotes a 0.31% fund charge; check the selected option.
Flat percentage · No direct SIPP · Workplace available
Annual representative charge by pot size
Annual figures displayed to the nearest pound. Representative provider/platform charge. Fund charges and adviser charges may be additional unless the provider note says they are included: Main Personal Pension page quotes 0.31% in addition to service charges; other options need their own fund documents
Note: The table uses the direct Personal Pension service charge only. At an illustrative 0.31% fund charge, service plus fund management would be 0.56% a year, before any other applicable costs. Fund selection and drawdown options can change the cost. Workplace terms are scheme-specific.

L&G’s direct Personal Pension separates the service charge from fund management. The table includes only the 0.25% service charge. Its product page quotes a 0.31% fund charge and offers Simple Fund Choice, a default option and a Self-Select Fund option. Check the selected fund’s documents rather than applying a drawdown fund-cost range to every pension. Workplace scheme charges are separate.

Strengths
  • +Published 0.25% service charge
  • +Different investment options described on the product page
Limitations
  • –Fund management charges are additional
  • –Workplace terms require separate checking
Details
Fund rangeSimple Fund Choice, Default Investment Option and a Self-Select Fund option
Minimum investmentOpen with £100 or transfer an existing pension
Typical fund OCFMain Personal Pension page quotes 0.31% in addition to service charges; other options need their own fund documents
SIPP/direct pensionNo direct SIPP
L&G pension fees FAQ

What are Legal & General pension charges in 2026?

Legal & General's representative published charging model is: Personal Pension: 0.25% annual service charge, with fund management charged separately. The main product page quotes a 0.31% fund charge; check the selected option.. 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.

Does Legal & General offer a SIPP?

Legal & General is mainly a workplace and direct personal pension provider in this dataset. The direct personal pension does not offer the same broad SIPP-style fund and share access as self-directed platforms.

Are Legal & General workplace pension fees the same as personal pension fees?

Not necessarily. Workplace pension charges are usually set by the employer scheme and can differ from Legal & General's direct personal pension charges. Check the scheme documents for the exact annual management charge and fund costs.

Things to consider
  • •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.
This provider comparison is general information based on published charge schedules, not financial advice or a personal recommendation. Verify current fees and product terms with the provider and check FCA authorisation before acting.