Your income options
An RI Allocated Pension converts your super into a regular income, which you can adapt to suit your needs. This means you can:
- Choose how much income you’re paid, within limits set by the Australian Government
- Get paid monthly, quarterly or yearly into a bank account in your name
- Make lump-sum withdrawals of $1,000 or more, provided that at least $1,000 remains in your account (unless your account is to be closed)
- Choose to have your annual pension payment automatically increased (indexed) each year in line with the Perth Consumer Index (CPI) or by a set percentage, to a maximum of 5%
- Change how much you’re paid and how often by completing a payment variation form
How to choose an income that suits your needs
To decide on the best way to receive your pension payments, it can help to think about:
- Your lifestyle and expenses
- Whether you qualify for income payments from the government, such as the Age Pension
- Any other income you receive from other sources
- How much your partner earns (if you have a partner earning an income)
- How long you might need your pension to last
- Your minimum annual pension (see the section below)
See Government Age Pension and Cost of living in retirement to help you work out your income needs.
You might also want to ask us about our Retirement Options Service or seek personal financial advice for your situation.
You need to withdraw a minimum amount every financial year
The Commonwealth Government has set a minimum annual pension limit. This is the percentage of your pension account balance that we need to pay you each financial year.
Your minimum annual pension rate depends on your age:
Age | Percent of account balance |
|---|---|
Under 65 | 4% |
65-74 | 5% |
75-79 | 6% |
80-84 | 7% |
85-89 | 9% |
90-94 | 11% |
95 and above | 14% |
Each year, we multiply your pension account balance on 1 July by your minimum annual pension rate. We’ll let you know what your new minimum annual pension is, and if we need to change your payments to ensure you receive at least this amount.
During your first year, we use your account balance on the date you joined and we work out your minimum pension on a pro-rata basis. If you open an account in June, you can also choose to receive your first payment after 1 July.
If you’re planning to make a lump-sum withdrawal to close your account, and you haven’t received your required minimum pension, then we’ll need to pay your outstanding pension before we can pay your lump sum.
Use our example to work out your minimum annual pension
Chris is 60 years old and has $200,000 to invest in an RI Allocated Pension on 1 July 2024. We’ve worked out his minimum annual pension below. If you print this page, you can add your own details in the space provided.
Chris’ details | Chris | Your details | You |
|---|---|---|---|
Account balance (A) | $200,000 | Your account balance (A) | |
Chris’ age (years) (B) | 60 | Your age (years) (B) | |
Minimum annual pension payment (C) | 4% | Your minimum annual pension payment (C) | |
Chris’ minimum annual pension income Chris must receive a pension income of at least this amount for this financial year | $200,000 x 4% = $8,000 | Your minimum pension amount (A multiplied by C) You must receive a pension income of at least this amount for this financial year |
Ready to set up your regular pension payments?
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