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Find a lost pension

Most "lost" pots are still there. Work through the list, then contact the scheme.

Full walkthrough: how to find a lost pension. After you recover pots, read combining pension pots before transferring.

Common questions

Is the Pension Tracing Service free?+

Yes. It is a free government service on GOV.UK. Be wary of companies that charge to find a pension you can trace yourself.

Will the tracing service tell me how much my pot is worth?+

No. It only gives scheme contact details. You contact the scheme to confirm membership and value.

What if my old employer closed down?+

Workplace pensions are held separately from the company. The pot should still exist. The tracing service or The Pensions Regulator can help identify what happened to the scheme.