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If you\u2019ve been religiously and responsibly paying into and managing a self-invested personal pension (SIPP)<\/a>, as you approach retirement you\u2019ll be keen to find out more about SIPP withdrawal rules. After all, the whole point of saving into a SIPP is so you can reap the maximum benefits when you stop or cut down on working.<\/p>

Here\u2019s what you need to know about when you can get your hands on your pension pot and the different options for doing so.<\/p>

When am I eligible to withdraw money from my SIPP?<\/h3>

As with almost any defined contribution pension, you can start taking money out of a SIPP when you turn 55.<\/p>

However, just because you can access your SIPP pot at this point doesn\u2019t mean you have to, or that you necessarily should. If you have enough income from other sources, you may choose to keep your SIPP pension pot invested and growing for as long as you like. Until you reach age 75, you can also continue to make contributions that benefit from tax relief.<\/p>

Be aware too, that withdrawing money from your SIPP doesn\u2019t have to be linked to your official retirement date. You can retire without taking money from your SIPP. You can also take money from your SIPP before you officially retire, as long as you\u2019ve reached the age of 55.<\/p>

From 2028, the government plans to raise the age at which you can access money in your SIPP to 57.<\/p>

Can I withdraw money from my SIPP before 55?<\/h3>

Your provider may allow it. However, you may be hit with hefty penalties for doing so, depending on your motivation.<\/p>