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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Considering 232 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many customers frequently point out that the helpful staff members are exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and deeply patient when guiding them through complex pension options. Consumers truly appreciate receiving clear, free guidance that helps reduce anxiety and makes preparing for retirement a smooth process. However, some people mentioned that certain agents were rude, unhelpful, and constantly cut them off during phone conversations. A few other individuals also felt that the support provided was a complete waste of time because agents relied entirely on rigid scripts instead of offering genuinely personalized help.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Definitely recommend. Really good unbiased advice. However, i gave a 4star because, I have come across advisors who know “their stuff” but not all are good at explaining their knowledge in layman sim... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy online booking. Agent called on date and time agreed, and was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. He covered everything I needed and answered my questions. I was sent an email afte... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm overseas yet the awfully nice folks at Pensionwise were gracious enough to call me..The information that was provided helped clear up queries and confusion(at times- i need to be told things seve... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great service that is provided by pension wise/money helper. I had not a clue about my pension options but I spoke with a very knowledgeable gentleman who was very patient with me and understoo... See more

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About moneyhelper.org.uk (incl. pensionwise.gov.uk)

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Making your money and pension choices clearer

MoneyHelper offers you clear money and pensions guidance that’s quick to find and easy to use. Our service is backed by government and provided through the Money and Pensions Service.

Whatever your circumstances, we’re on your side. Our website, helplines, webchat and email services can answer your questions in the way that suits you best.

MoneyHelper also provides Pension Wise, a free and impartial government service to help you understand the different ways you can take your pension pot with our one-hour appointments.

You can get an appointment if you have a UK-based defined contribution pension and are:

  • 50 or over
  • or under 50 and:
  • inherited someone else's pension, or
  • are retiring early due to poor health.

We can also help you:

  • deal with debt
  • reduce your spending and build up savings
  • navigate life events such as redundancy, relationship breakdown, retirement or bereavement
  • budget for bills or major purchases
  • learn about mortgages and renting
  • find out about extra benefits and entitlements
  • report financial scams or fraud.
 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A worthwhile meeting

The information I received was useful to back up the documents I already had from my pension providers. Several points were mentioned that I had not previously thought about. The meeting is free and lasted about an hour - I would recommend anyone to take advantage of the service.

February 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pension Wise - Excellent Guidance

I received excellent, detailed pension information from a professional and knowledgeable advisor - along with a follow-up summarising our discussion in generic terms. Extremely helpful to say the least!

February 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication and advice from…

Great communication and advice from Connor. No problems with the advice and really helpful.

February 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good advice for overview of pension options

The adviser was well versed in pensions and it gave me an overview of all my pension options which is what I was after. The call was full of useful information on pension types and she explained each option well.

February 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A friendly and professional service

A friendly and professional service. I feel much clearer how to proceed now with organising my pension and feel at liberty to get further advice from you. Thank you.

February 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PENSION ADVICE

Great and knowledgeable information regarding my pension pot.
Advisor was very easy to talk to and knew some things I didn't. Really nice man.

February 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very helpful session to talk about my pension arrangements

The representative I met was on time, approachable, quick to understand what I was sharing, and clear in her explanations and her manner.

January 28, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke to Jordan on WhatsApp after my…

Spoke to Jordan on WhatsApp after my bank said about the service,A service I've never used,really useful and very helpful.

February 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Got to speak to a very knowledgeable woman who answered my question. I hate using chat bots so it was great to speak to a person. Really appreciated free access too!

January 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Pension Wise was helpful and…

My Pension Wise was helpful and informative. She showed empathy, and was good at checking my understanding and with answering my specific queries.

January 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful - free - advice. What’s not to like.

Really helpful. Contacted re Tax Relief on a pension payment. Explained clearly what issue was and how to go about resolving it.
When I asked Nest the exact same thing they just shrugged.

January 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt and knowledgeable advice

Prompt and knowledgeable advice. Recommended !

December 23, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very high level advice

Very high level advice - nothing that I hadn’t already picked up from their web site. A financial advisor is a better bet, particularly for some pension types, e.g., final salary/defined benefit.

January 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well worth the call.

Answers to my questions were given clearly, helpfully and straightforward.

January 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was so glad I got in touch with Money…

I was so glad I got in touch with Money Helper. The advisor dealt with my State Pension dilemma with ease, was very professional, and knew exactly what steps to take next, and showed a lot of empathy and consideration on how to deal with it. I believe the advisors help took a lot of pressure off me, and I felt relieved that at least there was someone who I could refer to and resolve my issue promptly with the greatest respect, and try out different solutions until we get a positive result!
So I absolutely recommend 'Money Helper' 100%!

January 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A really worthwhile conversation …

A really worthwhile conversation that really helped me understand all my pension options. It was tailored to my personal situation and gave me confidence to make decisions about my financial future

January 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A human answered the phone!

A human answered the phone. There was no background noise. I received support and clear information in a very empathetic way. The information helped me to move forward with my issue. I definitely recommend Money Helper.

January 12, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Called for urgent information on my UK…

Called for urgent information on my UK private pension. Appointment to speak to someone in 4 weeks but you can go online. This was a waste of time. Automated messages then you can ask a question and after 20 minutes of no reply I gave up. Had to use a Chat GPT to get some ideas but this is not UK and it’s scary how badly served UK pensioners are. No wonder they are an easy target for scammers. The Government should be ashamed how useless these so called public services are. Wake up UK and look after us old folk :(

January 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and understanding advisers…

Very helpful and understanding advisers who are willing to listen and offer guidance to unblock situations that have gone on for too long.

January 20, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A need to think.

I think the service is informative. I was aware that I needed to give this area a lot more thought.

December 16, 2025
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