Pense Reviews 236

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Considering 118 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their efficiency, helpfulness, and professional yet approachable demeanor. Many highlight the excellent service received, noting that the company provides clear, easy-to-understand advice tailored to individual needs. Reviewers frequently commend the customer service for its responsiveness and the regular, detailed updates provided throughout the process, making complex financial matters feel manageable and stress-free. However, some people mentioned issues with internal communication, where information discussed with one team member was not always passed on to another, leading to repetitive questions. A few other people also felt that the company's communication could be excessive, citing numerous calls, texts, and emails.

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed help turning my company pension pot into the highest-yielding annuity I could get, and Pense were superb. Detailed but easy to understand advice based on my own personal needs, medical is... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from start to finish. Amber went above & beyond to make sure I was kept updated at all times. She provided regular feedback on what turned out to be a nightmare case, albeit nothing to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pense were excellent. The 2 contacts l had were very efficient, giving me good explanations to various terms. I wasn't pressured to make decision, but they made sure that l completely understood the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As someone very new to pensions and completely bamboozled by what was available, the guidance, knowledge and support from both financial advisors Ross and Kirk, and great follow up and attention from... See more



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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

I can't recommend this company enough, from start to finish they showed professionalism from listening, taken time explaining everything, updating at every stage without having to contact them, I personally delt with Amber and it was great to deal with someone so experienced in her job and actually do what they say they are going to do.
I can't thank them enough for a smooth seamless transaction, I can only wish everyone I delt with was as easy, life would be so much simpler.

5 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

My contacts Amber and Russell were excellent at getting things done. When my chosen pension provider seemed to be taking longer than expected they followed up with them to see if there was a holdup that can be resolved. I was very pleased with the whole experience.

7 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initial response to online enquFirst class servive

Initial response to online enquiry was prompt

After discussing my options the recommendations from Russ were clear and understandable

Follow up paperwork was received quickly and the pack was clearly marked to enable easy reading and completion

Amber in the admin team then kept in constant touch assuring me that the pension company was processing my application as quickly as possible

On completion of the overall transaction Amber did a final check to ensure everything was to my satisfaction.

First class service start to finish. I'd highly recommend,

5 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Everyone at Pense were very helpful and explained everything that was happening.
They kept me updated at all times and made the whole pension journey straightforward.
They were also very patient and answered any questions I had.

5 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal pension options

I was looking online at options for taking my personal pensions. I have relocated and am not currently working. I received an immediate call from Pense and then follow up communication relevant to my particular circumstances. I spoke with financial advisors Russell and James. Following my decisions the administration was carried out by Amber. I have felt fully supported and informed throughout the whole process.
Great job team!

7 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pension annuity

I must commend pense,especially amber,who has worked tirelessly to fix my four annuities together and always kept me informed along the way.

Richard

4 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pense and Pensions Well Sorted👍

Both Caroline and Amber have sorted through two pension funds for me. Caroline started the ball rolling with alternative figures to utilise the money in the best way for me. Once that was done then Amber took over with the documents etc keeping me informed regularly until the funds were all sorted. Amber kept on with it until she nade sure that I had my policy docs and funds starting. Overall BRILLIANT Service all the way through. Definately would recomend PENSE, Caroline and Amber to anyone trying to sort out any pension funds..

1 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Caroline was very friendly

Caroline was very friendly, highly. informative and guided my needs with her best intentions, explaining clearly anything I didn't understand. A lovely lady.

1 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From having no idea how to start

From having no idea how to start and being quite nervous who to trust. I checked trust pilot and read really good reviews about Pence. From my experiance they were absolutely spot on. I spoke to Russ originally who knows his job inside out. Very friendly and helpful. Who arranged my annuity and passed it on to Amber who kept me fully up to date with all the information. Now completed more than happy with their service can be trusted with your nest egg. They do all the work expertly and quickly.
Many Many Thanks Pence
Sue and Peter Todd

31 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pense for me

Your help was invaluable as alot of companies did not want to help me due to the size of my pot.
You was always available either by phone or email so many thanks
Xx John florek

28 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended!

I cannot recommend Pense highly enough. They were clear and straightforward throughout the process and kept me regularly updated on my annuity application. From my initial conversations with Russell, through to the comprehensive weekly updates from Amber, I felt that I was in safe hands during the whole process. It is very refreshing to deal with a company who are so competent and who follow through on what they say they will do!

27 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can wholeheartedly recommend Pense…

I can wholeheartedly recommend Pense who helped me with my Annuity.

Great communication and prompt replies helped ease any concerns.

Caroline was my initial guide through the process, getting me a competitive rate and making sense of the of the various options.

Amber took over, also really helpful and professional, helping finalise the transaction despite some problems with Annuity provider.

Both were patient with my silly questions!

My thanks go to the team at Pense.

11 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Caroline and Amber did a great job getting this done with minimal hassle. The annuity I got was very competitive and penses commission was paid by the annuity provider😁. Highly recommended

1 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience with Pense,the…

Had a great experience with Pense,the initial discussion with Caroline who patiently went through my options and promptly supplied the various quotations by email.
The application pack came the following day. After agreeing my preferred option, Amber in admin took over and constantly kept me fully informed of the progress. The whole process was professionally handled with agreed telephone appointments always kept. Have no hesitation in recommending.

1 October 2024
Unprompted review

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