RPSM14301030 - Scheme Administrator Pages: Transfers: Making a transfer from a registered pension scheme: What can be transferred - splitting pension rights between recipient schemes (fragmentation)

What can be transferred - splitting pension rights between recipient schemes (fragmentation)

If the member requests it, you may split the transfer value and transfer each part to separate destinations.

The tax rules do not prohibit this or impose any special conditions on the scheme administrator dealing with a split transfer. However, there may be Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) legislation to take into account, if for example contracted-out benefits are involved.

If any funds are transferred to any destination that is not a registered pension scheme or a qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme, this may be an unauthorised payment (see RPSM04104010).

Splitting pension rights on transfer may affect a member's tax position if they have enhanced protection, (see page RPSM03104090).

Glossary ( RPSM20000000)