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Aviva: Pension reviews

Name: Pension
Rating: 2.03 (176 reviews)

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1.93

Based on 176 reviews, last reviewed 5th Sep 2025

50% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

88% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

18%

69%

Latest highest rating:

4

Enrolled with work into pension scheme, not missing... Enrolled with work into pension scheme, not missing what is being put away for future Reviewed on: 5th September 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Payment of single premium on the 10 March 2025 which... Payment of single premium on the 10 March 2025 which as at todays date 8 July has still not been allocated to my account. After a spurious requests fo... Read more Reviewed on: 8th July 2025

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Aviva offer a self-invested personal pension (SIPP).

There are five ways to invest in the Aviva SIPP. You can decide between the Universal Retirement Fund, a ready-made fund or choose an option from a fund shortlist provided by experts. You can also build your own portfolio or buy and sell shares and investments.

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Aviva Pension reviews (176)

Getting money from pension

Everything has been fine until I tried to get money from my fund. Website is excellent and easy to understand but as soon as I wanted money out I was met with numerous obstacles. Finally the appropriate forms were sent and filled in immediately. Surprise, surprise, the date came but the required money was not paid into my account. The reason? They had not received my forms! After reading other reviews, it sounds as though the Post Office take delight in losing forms meant for Aviva as well as those sent by them! Soooooo annoying! Reviewed on: 1st February 2018

shockingly bad customer service

Trying to take my pension as a lump sum found Aviva incredibly unhelpful. At best they were totally inefficient. Had to make numerous long phone calls just to get necessary forms. Frequently told forms would be sent but no forms received. Will not be dealing with Aviva again in any capacity Reviewed on: 16th November 2017

Stakeholder pension

Very happy with growth, investment choice and charges Reviewed on: 9th November 2017

Dire

Average wait on calls is over 30 minutes. Emails not answered .if you have your money with these clowns remove asap . Government should look into Aviva and fine them heavily for the current performance. Be warned Reviewed on: 9th October 2017

Pension

Had a query regarding my transfer value of my pension,the customer service team were very helpful Reviewed on: 27th July 2017

Great customer care

The best part of aviva is their customer service teams. They are on the ball and friendly and would go out of their way to help you sort out your money problems. Their products are fairly average, but I'm sticking right where I am simply because of the wonderful service I received. Reviewed on: 7th July 2017

Solid performance from established company

Solid above average performance from a well established company whose products I first took out in 1979. Great online portal and customer service. Reviewed on: 5th July 2017

Very good - almost excellent

Great product and the website has improved. Now much more user friendly than before. Reviewed on: 30th May 2017

AVIVA delayed payments - Ignorant not Excellent

I wish it were possible to have the option of 'ZERO' stars, because thats what I would give Aviva. Is anyone else aware that since Friday 5th May (4 days ago), they have had a system problem that prevents payments being made for some customers? I called, and they were supposed to ring me back on Saturday - they didn't. I called Monday, to hear that they had this problem, and supposedly still trying to resolve it. Have you ever heard anything as ludicrous? It does get worse, apparently if you wish to make a complaint, their complaints department have to call you back - IN 5 DAYS !!!!! So how best to handle a disgruntled customer - Aviva appear to think ignore them for 5 days. Hey Aviva - Ever heard of customer service. A good company is not one that doesn't have problems, it's one that resolves them with excellence, NOT ignorance. Reviewed on: 9th May 2017

Customer service non existent

I have decided to take my pension and naturally I have queries, it's almost impossible to get answers Reviewed on: 13th September 2016

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