IG pension drawdown hub: published fees, investment options and features. Updated for 2026. Guidance, not advice.
Estimated yearly cost at £250,000: £390 a year (monthly income, no share deals; Platform fee only — fund charges extra).
Position on cost: Ranks 6 of 18 fully priced platforms on cost at £250,000. IG against every DIY platform
| Drawdown admin fee | £180 a year Included in the yearly cost above |
|---|---|
| Regular income payments | Free |
| One-off (ad-hoc) withdrawal | £120 each |
| UFPLS payment | £300 each |
| Transfer out (exit fee) | £210 |
| 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: IG SIPP · SIPP FAQs · Options Simple SIPP IG fee schedule (PDF)
Capital at risk. Comparison information only, not advice. Confirm charges on the provider’s own pages before you act.
Platform fees: £210/year SIPP admin fee plus a yearly drawdown income fee of £240 (monthly), £180 (quarterly) or £150 (twice-yearly or yearly), both via Options UK; £300 per crystallisation; no IG custody fee (removed January 2026). Our cost assumes quarterly income
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: IG SIPP page, 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.
2 Oct 2026
IG Group’s trading update for the three months ended 30 September 2026 said total revenue was expected to be approximately £240 million, down about 14% year on year, which it attributed to lower over-the-counter revenue retention. Organic first trades were up over 25% and organic active customers up around 17%. It now expects 2026 total revenue growth in a mid-single-digit per cent range.
Last verified: 2 Nov 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.