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16week wait for payout after 65 pension payment

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fatcat1uk
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16week wait for payout after 65 pension payment

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I will be 65 in Feb 2025 I have my pension figures ,but have been informed that the DBC lump sum is payable 16 weeks after my 65 birthday ,a four month wait ? Why the wait does anyone have any info on this question ?

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Steve_claret
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Re: 16week wait for payout after 65 pension payment

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If you select the option to take some of your cash balance as your tax free cash then this should be paid with your pension. I believe that it is any left over cash balance money that is paid as a UFPLS that is paid out after 16 weeks.
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Re: 16week wait for payout after 65 pension payment

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Many thanks .