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Automatic swap from capped to Flexi-access drawdown

Does the drawdown have to exceed 150% GAD for this to occur?
I have no idea what 150% GAD is for my drawdown fund
Will the pension company be responsible for checking whether it's exceeded?

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  • jamesd
    jamesd Posts: 26,103 Forumite
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    The pension company is responsible for ensuring that the rules for capped drawdown are complied with.

    It is not necessary to draw more than the GAD limit to switch to flexi-access drawdown but it is required if you want to exceed that limit.

    Your pension provider should immediately be able to tell you the result of your last GAD limit check and our current limit.
  • struggler
    struggler Posts: 68 Forumite
    edited 11 March 2015 at 11:59AM
    You just need to exceed the GAD limits and you will automatically be deemed to be in flexi access drawdown. Your provider will let you know if this happens. Future contribution limits are also affected if you leave capped drawdown for flexi.

    Check with your provider
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