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  • sammyjammy
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    edited 6 February 2025 at 3:06PM
    What do you mean by 25% of SERPS? SERPS is part of the state pension and you cannot take 25% of it.
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    edited 6 February 2025 at 3:06PM
    "You've been reading SOS when it's just your clock reading 5:05 "
  • penners324
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    edited 6 February 2025 at 8:19AM
    There is no pot with state pension and SERPS is part of state pension.

    These other answers assume your taking 25% of private pension.
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    molerat said:
    I think this is more about benefits than pensions.  Reported to be moved.
    It looks like a misunderstanding of pensions or state pension.

    Until the OP clarifies what they mean no one can advise properly 
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