Pru UK Reviews 3,682

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Evaluating 589 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers found the staff to be very efficient, helpful, and clear in their communication, making processes straightforward and easy to understand. People often highlighted the excellent service, noting that interactions were handled with courtesy and respect, and that information provided was clear and reassuring. The overall process for accessing funds or managing policies was frequently described as simple and quick, with payments often arriving promptly within the agreed timeframe. However, some reviewers experienced significant delays and difficulties, particularly with pension transfers and withdrawals, citing long waiting times and repeated requests for the same information. A few customers also expressed dissatisfaction with the response times and communication, feeling that their issues were not adequately addressed or that payments were delayed. Some people also felt that the company's processes were overly demanding or complicated, leading to frustration and stress.

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Customer service

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with customer service, with many reviewers praising helpful... See more

Service

Users describe ambiguous interactions with service, with some reporting helpful and efficient experiences,... See more

Staff

Reviewers mention positive feedback about staff, with many finding them helpful, patient, and knowledgeable.... See more

Response time

People report ambiguous experiences with response times, with many expressing frustration over long waits and... See more

Payment

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of payment, with many experiencing significant delays and difficulties... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A bit lengthy and involved but I was pleased to be able to complete the process via a promised telephone call from Prudential (rather than having to complete a form). Your agents were very efficient... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The company at present is doing well . It is my experience from many years ago which was poor in that they did not fully explain the tax implications of these policies on withdrawl

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Had a non urgent request so opted for call back one week after initial contact which I did not receive. Surprisingly after I called again in addition to sorting the problem they elevated the missed ca... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Maturation of small pension policy.Clear choices made available regarding options available. Payment of policy made within agreed time scale.Whole process made simple.

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Company details

  1. Pension Office
  2. Insurance Company

Written by the company

We’re a leading savings and investments business, caring for customers for over 170 years. Ever since we were founded as a loans and life assurance company in 1848, we’ve sought to bring wealth within reach of as many people as possible by helping them access our products. Today we’re part of M&G plc, a family of brands all aligned behind the same ambition: to manage our customers’ savings and investments so that they can live the life they want, while aiming to make the world a little better along the way.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Too difficult to contact needs…

Too difficult to contact needs rearranging so a simple email would do.

March 1, 2026
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Reply from Pru UK

Hi Robert, we're sorry you've found it difficult to contact us. If you'd like to email us at social@prudential.co.uk with your requirements or questions, along with your plan number, we'll follow this up with our customer service team. Many thanks

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total incompetence

Total incompetence

February 1, 2026
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Reply from Pru UK

Hi Cecile, we're very sorry if we've failed to provide you with the level of service you should expect from us.

We'd like the opportunity to understand more about your experience and help where we can. To allow us to follow this up with our customer service team, please email us at social@prudential.co.uk with your plan number and your concerns. Many thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Drew money from my pension

Drew money from my pension. Lady I dealt with was brilliant 👏. I thought it would have been a hassle getting it. But it was easy. Got my money with in 7 working days. Was only on the phone about 25minutes. Thank very much.

March 10, 2026
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Reply from Pru UK

Hi Lorraine, we're delighted to hear about your positive experience and thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

If you're happy for us to share your kind words with the individual you spoke with, please could you email us at social@prudential.co.uk with some further details, for example your plan number. Many thanks

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Simple process

Maturation of small pension policy.Clear choices made available regarding options available. Payment of policy made within agreed time scale.Whole process made simple.

February 12, 2026
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Reply from Pru UK

Hi Stephen, thank you for taking the time to leave your review, and we're pleased to hear you found the settlement of your maturing pension to be simple and straight forward.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BREACH REGULATIONS & DISCRIMINATE

BREACH REGULATIONS & DISCRIMINATE

The rudest, most incompetent pensions company in the market.

They twice said different sets of information had been sent when chased up on two separate matters on two different occassions in 2025 and 2026 !
Both times despite clear timed and dated unequivocal evidence to prove them wrong they failed to evidence otherwise (as they couldn’t) but instead simply alleged “their systems” had different information to the customer communication on their own customer portal !!

They then have ignored request for a DSAR in November 2025, chased in January 2026, and still fail in flagrant disregard of GDPR !!

I also emphatically stated I wanted to withdraw my finances held with them and they have failed to comply with the instruction made in January !

Their CEO Andre Rossi ignores all correspondence and takes no accountability, merely allows delegation to further inept individuals who issued a single letter devoid of accountability or timescales, since doing absolutely nothing !!!

Across all this they have deliberately ignored disability / reasonable adjustment flags, wilfully disregarding duty of care under Equalities Act.

Pensions Regulator made fully awar and at least the Regulator has communicated showing their interest.

March 9, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Pru UK

Hi, we appreciate you bringing these serious issues to our attention. We're also concerned to hear about the problems you've experienced with your data request, your intended withdrawal, and communication overall.

We'd like to follow up on your experience, and if you would kindly give us this opportunity to do so, please email our team at social@prudential.co.uk with some further details. For example, your plan number and preferred contact information.

Many thanks

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ongoing pension death benefit claim – repeated requests for the same information

I am currently dealing with Prudential Assurance Company Limited regarding a death benefit claim for my late mother’s pension, and unfortunately the process has been extremely frustrating.

Over the past number of months I have completed and returned all the forms requested, including the pension claim form and payment instruction form. I have also provided the supporting documentation requested, which Prudential confirmed they received and returned to me on 20 January 2026.

Despite this, I have continued to receive further letters asking for the same information again — most recently requesting confirmation of the Legal Personal Representative, which I had already provided previously.

I have contacted Prudential directly to ask them to confirm:
• whether they have received all documents submitted
• whether any further information is actually required
• and for an update on the progress of the claim

Unfortunately I have not received a response.

I completely understand that due diligence is required when dealing with pension death benefits, however the repeated requests for the same information and lack of clear communication have made an already difficult situation much harder to deal with.

All I am asking for at this stage is a clear update on the status of the claim and confirmation of what, if anything, is still outstanding so that this matter can finally be brought to a close.

March 9, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Pru UK

Hi Jack, we're sorry for your loss and for the difficulties you've experienced in dealing with us recently.

We're also concerned to read about the inconsistent messages you've received from us and we'd like the opportunity to look into these further. To help us move this forward, and for a clear update to be provided, please email our team at social@prudential.co.uk with the plan number involved, along with your preferred contact details.

Many thanks

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I'm old and my son dealt with it as I…

I'm old and my son dealt with it as I find it very difficult 😏

March 5, 2026
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Reply from Pru UK

Hi Millie, thank you for your feedback and we are sorry you found it difficult to engage with us recently.

We are here to help and we hope the next time you need to get in touch with us, that you will have a positive experience. Many thanks

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