
Moneybox Pension Funds & Fees
At Moneybox we believe in keeping things simple and completely transparent.
Here's everything you need to know about what you'll pay with a Moneybox Personal Pension.
Moneybox Funds
We want you to feel confident about how your money is invested from day one. That's why when you open or transfer a pension to Moneybox, you can invest in one of our three Moneybox Funds (our defaults) or choose from a wider range of third-party funds.
Our Moneybox Funds are managed by Amundi - Europe's largest asset manager, and designed to match your risk level and stage of life.

Adventurous
Higher risk for potentially higher returns. It may suit you if you’re further away from retirement age.

Balanced
Balanced weighting on risk and return. It may be suitable if you’re starting to approach retirement age.

Cautious
The risk is low, but so are the potential returns. It may be suitable if you’re almost at retirement age.
Moneybox Funds fees
No matter which Moneybox fund you choose, your fees stay exactly the same. Your total pension cost comes down to just two things - our service fee and the fund charges. Simple, transparent and nothing unexpected.
Moneybox funds (Pension default option) | |
|---|---|
Service fee | 0.15% (capped at £150 a year) |
Fund fee | 0.29% |
For example, if you had £10,000 invested in Moneybox funds, you would pay £44 a year in fees (assuming no growth or withdrawals). That £44 is calculated as £15 for the 0.15% service fee, plus £29 for the 0.29% fund fee. Funds from other providers are also available, with higher service fees and fund fees set by each provider.
Other providers' funds
We want you to feel in control of how your money is invested. As well as our carefully chosen Moneybox Funds, you can also choose from other providers' funds to build a custom allocation that works for you.

Global Shares
Shares | Fund fee 0.12% (transaction costs also apply.)
Track the global stock market with shares in more than 1,600 companies like Apple and Amazon.

Global Health & Pharmaceuticals Shares
Shares | Fund fee 0.31% (transaction costs also apply.)
Champion the healthcare sector by investing in companies like Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer.

Islamic Global Shares
Shares | Fund fee 0.62% (transaction costs also apply.)
Follow the principles of Islamic finance by excluding industries such as alcohol and tobacco.
Other providers' funds fees
If you go with other providers' funds, slightly different fees apply - here's the full breakdown.
Other providers' funds | |
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Service fee | 0.45% (no annual cap) |
Fund fee | Set by the provider |
For example, if you had £10,000 invested in Fidelity Global Shares, you would pay £57 a year in fees (assuming no growth or withdrawals). That £57 is calculated as £45 for the 0.45% service fee, plus £12 for the 0.12% fund fee.
You may also want to consider other features, such as the investments available or options to withdraw at retirement.
Pension FAQs
The questions people ask most often before opening a Moneybox Personal Pension.
What is a pension?
The Moneybox Pension is a personal pension that puts you in control of your retirement savings. You choose how your money is invested from our range of expertly curated funds.
You can pay in regularly or as a lump sum, and the government adds tax relief on top of your contributions.
Who can open a pension?
You can open a Moneybox Pension if you're a UK resident aged 18 or over and have a National Insurance number. There's no upper age limit to open one, but tax relief on contributions stops at age 75.
What if I have a workplace pension?
You can open a Moneybox Personal Pension alongside a workplace pension. They're separate, and you can pay into both within your annual allowance.
If you're considering opting out of a workplace pension to pay into a personal pension instead, it's worth knowing that you'd lose any employer contributions. We can't accept transfers from a pension associated with your current employer.
If you're unsure what's suitable for your circumstances, consider speaking to an independent financial adviser.
What's the difference between the Moneybox Personal Pension and a workplace pension?
A workplace pension is set up by your employer, who also contributes to it. Your investment choices are usually limited to a small set of pre-built funds.
The Moneybox Pension is a personal pension you open yourself. You choose how your money is invested from our range of funds, designed to match different attitudes to risk. You can also use it to consolidate old pensions in one place.
What do I need to know about opening a SIPP?
Three things to know before opening a SIPP:
Your money is invested, so its value can go up and down and you may get back less than you put in.
You can't access the money until the minimum pension age (currently 55, increasing to age 57 from 2028).
You get tax relief on contributions up to your annual allowance, but tax treatment depends on your circumstances and may change in the future.
How many pensisons can I have?
There's no limit on the number of private pensions you can hold. You can pay into more than one in the same tax year, but your total pension contributions across all schemes can't exceed your annual allowance without losing tax relief on the excess.Most people find it easier to manage their retirement savings in one place. You can transfer eligible old pensions into your Moneybox Personal Pension to consolidate.
Is a pension the right choice for me?
We don't offer personal financial advice or make recommendations based on individual circumstances.
But many people find a personal pension useful if they want more control over how their pension is invested, want to consolidate older pensions in one place, or are self-employed and don't have access to a workplace scheme.
Some things to consider before opening one: whether you already have a workplace pension and would lose employer contributions by opting out, your attitude to investment risk, and how long you have until you plan to access your pension.
If you're unsure, speak to an independent financial adviser before making any decisions.
What funds can I invest in?
The Moneybox Personal Pension offers a curated range of Moneybox funds, designed to match different attitudes to risk.
The funds vary by their mix of stocks and bonds:
Cautious is mainly invested in bonds, with lower risk and lower potential returns.
Adventurous is mainly invested in stocks, with higher risk and higher potential returns.
Balanced sits in between. Full fund information, including holdings and historical performance, is available in the app once you've opened your pension.
What fees will I pay?
You'll pay an annual platform fee on the value of your pension, capped at a maximum amount once your portfolio reaches a qualifying size.
Fund fees, charged directly by the fund provider, also apply and are reflected in the unit price of each fund.
There are no fees for opening the pension, paying in, or transferring an old pension to Moneybox.
See the chart above for how our annual platform fee compares with other major UK providers as at 20 April 2026.