Bestinvest pension drawdown hub: published fees, investment options and features. Updated for 2026. Guidance, not advice.
Estimated yearly cost at £250,000: £1,000 a year (monthly income, no share deals; Platform fee only — fund charges extra).
Position on cost: Ranks 14 of 18 fully priced platforms on cost at £250,000. Bestinvest against every DIY platform
| Drawdown admin fee | None Included in the yearly cost above |
|---|---|
| Regular income payments | Free |
| One-off (ad-hoc) withdrawal | Free |
| UFPLS payment | Not confirmed |
| Transfer out (exit fee) | Not confirmed |
| Minimum pot | Not confirmed |
| Cash in the pension | Not confirmed |
Fees checked 23 Sept 2026. “Not confirmed” means the charge is not published or we have not verified it; it is never counted as free.
Sources: Low-cost SIPP charges · Dealing fees · Income drawdown charges
Capital at risk. Comparison information only, not advice. Confirm charges on the provider’s own pages before you act.
Platform fees: 0.40% up to £250k, 0.20% £250k-£500k, 0.10% £500k-£1m, 0% over £1m (minimum £120 a year, £10 a month)
Fund charges (Ongoing Charges Figure) apply on top of platform fees and depend on your chosen investments. Use our calculator above to see the total annual cost for your specific pot size.
Eligible claims may be covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). If a SIPP operator or investment firm fails, the limit is £85,000 per person per firm; a pension provided by an insurer is normally covered in full. FSCS pension protection
Source: Bestinvest registered details, checked 23 Sept 2026.
No new verified updates this month. We only list items we can cite from an official RNS, company newsroom or official blog.
1 Jul 2026
NatWest Group announced that the acquisition of Evelyn Partners, owner of the Bestinvest platform, completed on 30 June 2026 for a £2.7 billion enterprise value. The release said Evelyn Partners had £69 billion of assets under management and administration at the end of 2025.
Last verified: 8 Sept 2026.
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Free, impartial guidance: Pension Wise offers free appointments to people aged 50 or over with a defined contribution pension, and MoneyHelper’s investment pathways comparison tool compares drawdown providers’ ready-made options. Both are backed by the government.