Penfold Reviews 2,193

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Considering 550 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, frequently praising the staff for their helpfulness and friendly demeanor. Customers consistently highlight the exceptional customer service, noting the team's professionalism, quick responses, and effective communication. The service provided is often described as excellent, with many appreciating the ease of managing their pensions and the smooth user experience, especially with the intuitive website and app. However, some customers also noted issues with the transfer process, experiencing delays and a lack of clear communication regarding requirements for non-UK based pensions. A few other people also felt that customer support could be challenging to reach, sometimes encountering difficulties getting past automated systems or receiving conflicting information.

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Staff

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Customer service

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Service

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User experience

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Response time

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Since joining they have been helpful and given advice. I have asked them to find my pensions which hasn't worked out very well. However that I think is the holder of the pensions making life difficult... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started using Penfold as a sole trader as they were one of the few platforms that would allow me to pay in ad hoc and not a minimum per month. That saved me with rollercoaster income! My money has a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great fast reply every time I ask a question. Their AI is great for answering top level questions and then passes over to support team when appropriate - where I always get friendky and fast resp... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Penfold made it easy for me to receive my pension. they have very strict protocol regarding I'd/ documents ect which is a good thing they were alwsys polite and helpful. I would especially heap.prsis... See more

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Company details

  1. #11 of 20 best companies in Pension fund
  2. #59 of 109 best companies in Financial Institution
  3. #38 of 75 best companies in Investment service
  4. #1 of 5 best companies in Pension office
  5. #5 of 14 best companies in Retirement Scheme

About Penfold

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Feel good about your financial future - our pension is here to get you to your saving goals and stay with you for life. Get your savings back on track, grow your wealth, and get to know the ins and outs of your pension. All with friendly and expert support while we keep your money safe and secure. Join thousands of happy Penfold pension savers today.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

2k reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to transfer my nest pension to…

Easy to transfer my nest pension to them. They did all the work! Brilliant!

18 February 2026
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Glyn,

We're happy to hear your pension transfer was completed successfully. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

Best,
Penfold

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tribhuvani was very helpful and quickly…

Tribhuvani was very helpful and quickly resolved the issue.

18 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Scott,

Thank you for the review! We’ll be sure to pass this on to Tribhuvani. We're delighted to have you with us.

Best,
Penfold Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was dealing with Ramz who was very…

Was dealing with Ramz who was very helpful and dealt with my enquiry very professionally.

18 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Niamh,

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're happy to hear that our customer support team was able to resolve your query. We’ll make sure Ramz sees your kind words.

Best,
Penfold

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

Excellent company - highly recommend

4 February 2026
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Reply from Penfold

Hi there,

That’s really kind of you, thank you. We’re so pleased you’ve had a great experience and truly appreciate the recommendation.

Best,
Penfold Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for self-employed people

As a self employed person my wages are different from week to week and you can adjust the amount you put in by using the easy using app.

18 February 2026
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Duncan,

That’s great to hear! Thank you. Flexibility is important for self-employed people, so we’re really pleased the app makes it easy for you to adjust contributions.

Best,
Penfold Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful in managing my account

Very helpful in managing my account and app. All the responses were prompt and professionals.

16 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Raluca,

Your kind words are much appreciated! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Best,
Penfold

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very informative

Very informative

16 February 2026
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Sandy,

Thank you for taking the time and leaving us a review. We're so glad you enjoyed our service.

Best,
Penfold Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful, clear and concise

16 February 2026
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Mrs. Gail,

We appreciate you sharing this. Keeping things simple and easy to understand is really important to us.

Best,
Penfold

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic app

Fantastic app. Clear and simple to use. My investments have only increased.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Charlotte,

Thanks so much for sharing this. It’s great to know the app feels simple to use and that you’re happy with how things are progressing.

Best,
Penfold Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional app

Professional app. Easy to use and great information provided. Excellent performance to date.

14 February 2026
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Debbie,

We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. We’re delighted you’re enjoying the app and finding the information clear and useful.

Best,
Penfold Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Good service

12 February 2026
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Dhudam,

We're so grateful for your positive review. Thanks for choosing us!

Best,
Penfold

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good customer service

Very good customer service, I received instant information on any update on pension.

30 January 2026
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Morlai,

That’s lovely to hear. Thank you! We’re really pleased you felt well informed and supported throughout.

Best,
Penfold

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Declaration of Compliance Assistance

I had some detailed questions in order to help me complete a Declaration of Compliance. The team were very responsive and able to answer all the questions I has quickly and efficiently.

12 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Jenny,

Thank you for taking the time to share this. We’re really pleased that the team could provide the detail you needed to get everything completed confidently.

Best,
Penfold Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both Tashna and Katariina were super…

Both Tashna and Katariina were super helpful.

10 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Penfold

Hi Steve,

We really appreciate your feedback. Delighted to hear both Tashna and Katariina were able to assist. We’ll be sure to share your kind comments with them.

Best,
Penfold

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