If your request is particularly complex, we will let you know that we've received your request and let you know when we aim to respond. When you can take money from your pension pot will depend on your pension scheme's rules, but it's usually after you're 55.Here are some answers to frequently asked questions on the subject of pensions. How much do I need to save for my retirement? You can choose to claim your pension early any time after your pension scheme's early retirement age. The earliest age you can take your pension will increase from age 55 to 57 from 6 April 2028. This will apply to flexible retirement too. If you retire early, or stop work due to redundancy, ill-health or other reasons, your State Pension and other pensions you're entitled to may be affected. The circumstances in which early payment is possible are set out in Regulation 2 of the Pension Protection Fund (Compensation) Regulations 2005. If a member is 55 or over, they can ask to access their retirement benefits before their Normal Pension Age (NPA).