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Based on 163 reviews, last reviewed 26th Mar 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

Its a solid brand and not flashy and risky. Its a solid brand and not flashy and risky. Reviewed on: 27th February 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

6 months and still waiting for my cash withdrawal fr... 6 months and still waiting for my cash withdrawal from my pension, excuse after excuse, the advice us on to avoid scams, pity no-one adviced me about... Read more Reviewed on: 26th March 2025
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About this product

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 (163)

Had an old pension with Aviva - was only worth 3k.

1
Had an old pension with Aviva - was only worth 3k. Applied to lift the money in October 2023 and I'm still waiting. Correspondence has been terrible. I would honestly never recommend them to anyone! Next step is the Financial Ombudsman office. Reviewed on: 18th January 2024

Quoted experience not printed wipe out

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Quoted experience not printed wipe out Reviewed on: 4th January 2024

Aviva Dont Pay Up

1
Waited nearly 2 months and many deadlines for my Aviva pension and still waiting. 3 missed deadlines for my pension and lump sum to start. Had my money 25+ years and obviously dont want to part with it. Reviewed on: 27th October 2023

Pension

1
Can't get through on phone been waiting for 1'5 hours then cut of .phoned again on hold for a hour .get me to the team joke must be playing football got my pension just need a yes or no have you received email rubbish Reviewed on: 11th October 2023

hopeless until I mentioned pensions ombudsman

1
I filled in Aviva's online form to have my Royal London pension transfered to Aviva. Royal London wrote to me that they had sent the money to Aviva. I waited for the money to appear in my Aviva pension account. Nothing happened. I used Aviva's online message service to ask what had happened to my money. I got a reply saying it would be sorted by a particular date. I waited. Nothing happened. I sent an email reminding them of their promise, and asking where my money was. I got a... Reviewed on: 17th September 2023

Happy covered golfer

5
Seamless from start to finish when dealing with any issues arising Reviewed on: 8th September 2023

Zero Response To Emails

1
Poor performance is one thing, but when I notified them of my wish to transfer my fund to a SIPP, zero response to my emails. My SIPP provider has had the same lack of response. Three weeks and counting. Reviewed on: 30th August 2023

Pension

4
Excellent customer service when I wanted a quote for my pension Reviewed on: 29th August 2023

Great company

5
Got my pension with Aviva and their communications are very good. Reviewed on: 25th August 2023

Impressive Support from Aviva

5
Amidst health battles and job loss, Aviva's exceptional assistance, especially from the Customer Retirement Team, truly amazed me. Their prompt handling of payments and regular updates turned a stressful situation into a seamless process. The team's empathy and understanding provided much-needed support during a tough time. Kudos to Aviva for their customer service commitment. I highly recommend them based on my experience. Reviewed on: 24th August 2023

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