Pension tracing Your pension savings might be worth more than you think. Use our pension tracing service to find your pensions. Start tracing Already traced? Read our guide PDF : 771 KB Overview Can I trace my own pensions? How does it work? Common questions Ready to get started? Find your lost and old pensions If you've moved jobs during your working life, you may have lost track of some of the pension schemes for previous companies you've worked for. You can contact previous employers and pension providers to get the details of these, although this can be time-consuming. Our pension tracing service can help you find old and forgotten pensions from previous employers, and only takes about 4 to 16 weeks. You just need to tell us the name of your pension, or the company you worked for and then for a fee of £100 we'll do all the hard work for you and find out how much you have saved, and where. Before you go any further If you want to find and combine your pensions into one Legal & General product, our consolidation service can help you do this. Our pension consolidation service The People’s Pension 'Lost pension pots' research in 2018 and Association of British Insurers (ABI) research in 2020, reveals: £20bn There is nearly £20 billion of unclaimed pensions from 1.6 million pension pots 40% Research shows that only 40% of employed people in the UK know where all of their pension details are 50m The UK is forecasted to have 50 million dormant and lost pensions by 2050 Can I trace my own pensions? You can use the Government's Pension Tracing Service and contact your previous employers and pension providers yourself. This can be time-consuming, especially if you have a number of previous jobs. For a one-off fee of £100, we'll do the hard work for you. How does our pension tracing service work? Register We'll need some basic information about you and agreement to proceed on your behalf. We'll also ask you for information on your previous employers and pension providers to help us trace your pots. Pay We’ll ask you to securely enter your payment card details so that we can take the £100 payment. Trace We'll search for your pensions and contact providers on your behalf to find out the details of your pensions. Review We'll email you each time we find a pot and you can see details on each in your personal, secure, dashboard. Next steps We’ll also share your possible next steps and if you decide to consolidate with us in the future you may be eligible for a refund. What we can't trace We're unable to trace the following pension schemes with our tracing service: The Civil Service Pension, except for Additional Voluntary Contribution Schemes, or any pension scheme not located within the United Kingdom. Common questions Collapse allExpand all How do I find lost and old pensions? How do I find out if I have a pension from a previous employer? What information do I need to trace my pensions? How long does it take to trace pensions? What if the company I used to work for has gone bust or no longer exists? What if I decide after paying that I would like to consolidate? Ready to get started? Start tracing your old pensions today. Getting started Need help? We all have something to learn from the guidance and advice available in this complex marketplace - so make the most of the help on offer. Retirement guidance Pension wise The Government’s impartial retirement guidance for over 50s will help you avoid the risks and think about what’s right for you. Book an appointment Contact them Get advice Connect to an independent financial adviser in your area through Unbiased. Go to the Unbiased website Money advice The Government's Money Advice Service provides impartial advice and guides to help improve your finances. Visit the Money Advice Service Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Accessibility Legal and regulatory information Privacy policy Cookie policy Security information Sitemap All our websites About us Making a complaint Group website Modern Slavery Statement Careers © Legal & General Group plc 2021 This Website uses Cookies We use cookies to make this website work, and to understand how you use it. This helps us to improve our service and your online experience. Cookies may also collect limited data about your interactions with websites that we may use to provide you with specific content, or to share relevant offers on other websites and social media. You can read our cookie policy to find out more about the cookies that we will store on your computer or device. You can easily customise your cookie settings at any time by using the link at the bottom of our website. For the best experience, we recommend that you accept all cookies. Customise Cookie Settings ✓ Accept All Cookies