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Looking at 4,184 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the ease and simplicity of managing their pensions, especially when transferring funds from other providers. Many appreciate the user-friendly website and the clear, jargon-free explanations provided, making it easy to track savings and contributions. The process of setting up payments and accessing information is often described as straightforward and stress-free. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, particularly regarding payment processing and customer support. There were mentions of delayed payouts, unfulfilled promised callbacks, and difficulties in getting clear answers from call centers. Some customers also experienced issues with the online transfer request form and found communication from customer service to be inconsistent or unhelpful.

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Payment

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I think it is ok, the fee's are quite expensive for each deposit and over time can eat into your returns quite significantly. I would like to see more fund options as well as you don't have much contr... See more

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All done on line with Nest Pensions. Very straight forward easy questions as long as you have all the necessary information at hand it doesn't take long. It's a great feeling when you're in control of... See more

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I absolutely love Nest Pensions. My pension has consistently performed very well over the last 9 years, since I signed up. The web site is excellent and easy to navigate which is a huge plus too. I’ve... See more

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I recently transferred a few pensions into my Nest, something I'd been wanting to do for a long time but kept putting off as I thought it would be a long and hard process. However after logging on to... See more

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Pension Fund

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Nest was set up by the government to give every UK worker somewhere good to save after the introduction of auto enrolment. Since then, it’s grown to become the largest workplace pension scheme in the country with more than 13 million members. As a not-for-profit pension scheme, Nest doesn't answer to shareholders. It’s set up to serve its customers’ interests and aims to help millions of people enjoy a better retirement. Nest’s members benefit from an award-winning investment strategy and one of the most diversified DC portfolios in the industry. It practices responsible investment to help manage long-term growth and risk while also helping contribute towards the world its members want to live and retire in.

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nestpensions.org.uk

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Apr 27, 2026

Transfer pension from another to this

Really straight forward, had all the necessary paperwork work to transfer from an old pension to this pension. Took about a week or 2 for it all to be transferred over.
Had no troubles and nest sent a email to say that it was transfer successfully

March 2, 2026

Reply from Nest Pensions

Apr 28, 2026

Hi Alex,

I am pleased to know that you found the transfer straight forward. This is our goal.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Apr 27, 2026

Weak support guidance

The support advisors on the phone were not able to clarify in which tax period my one-off contribution would be recorded since I made it late and Nest takes 5 days to process the payment.

March 30, 2026

Reply from Nest Pensions

Apr 28, 2026

Hi JP,

I'm sorry that our advisors could not clarify the tax period for your contribution. We'll review this internally to improve clarity.
If you’re still needing assistance, please get in touch with our customer service team and they will be able to look into this for you. They're available on 0300 020 0090, Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm.

Thanks,
AJ, The Nest Team

Apr 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

Reply from Nest Pensions

Apr 28, 2026

Hi Leszek,

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on how we’re doing. We appreciate your feedback.

Thanks,
AJ, The Nest Team

Apr 27, 2026

Very easy to navigate around.

April 27, 2026

Reply from Nest Pensions

Apr 28, 2026

Hi There,

We’re pleased to hear how easy you found navigating our website. That’s our goal. 😊

Thanks,
AJ, The Nest Team

Apr 27, 2026

Poor communication when requesting the…

Poor communication when requesting the transfer , when an issue arose with transfers no contact was made just ignored it. I would not recommend.

March 1, 2026

Reply from Nest Pensions

Apr 28, 2026

Hi Tour,

I apologise for what you’ve experienced. This isn’t typical of our customer service and it doesn’t meet our high standards.

If you haven’t already done so, please consider raising a complaint by logging in to your Nest account and going to the ‘Admin’ section.

Thanks,
AJ, The Nest Team

Apr 27, 2026

Formal Complaint Regarding Handling of Beneficiary Correspondence
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the way your organisation handles beneficiary-related processes and correspondence.
I have noticed several concerning issues. Firstly, letters are being sent without a name on the envelope, which makes them accessible to anyone and compromises confidentiality. This is not acceptable, as it puts sensitive information at risk.
Additionally, the process for beneficiaries is unclear and poorly managed. When beneficiaries are not of English nationality, the instructions provided are not explicit, which makes it difficult to understand what is required. The communication lacks clarity, particularly in how information should be organised and submitted.
Furthermore, letters are often sent stating that forms are incomplete, but without clearly indicating what information is missing or where the issue lies. This creates confusion, delays the process, and leads to unnecessary frustration for those involved.
Overall, I find this way of working ineffective and misleading. It complicates what should be a straightforward process and causes avoidable stress.
In summary, I regret engaging with your service due to these ongoing issues.
I hope you will take this feedback seriously and improve your procedures to ensure better clarity, confidentiality, and support for your clients.
Yours faithfully,
Emília Brandão

April 27, 2026

Reply from Nest Pensions

Apr 28, 2026

Hi Helena,

We have received the complaint on behalf of Emilia Brandao.
We are sorry about your experience. The complaint has been escalated to the relevant team and they will be in touch as soon as possible.

Thanks,
AJ, The Nest Team

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