Nest Pensions Reviews 

15,972
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Evaluating 3,898 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers found the website easy to navigate, simplifying contribution management, payment setup, and pension tracking. People frequently highlight the ease and speed of transferring pension pots, appreciating the company efficiently handles most of the process. Reviewers also commend the good communication and professional support, feeling well looked after and satisfied with the service. However, some customers noted significant dissatisfaction with customer service, describing long waits, unhelpful responses, and difficulties resolving issues. A few people experienced problematic payment processes, including withdrawal delays or unexpected deductions, and some found certain information unclear or difficult to locate.

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Service

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Payment

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Customer service

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Website

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's not fast but nothing fast would happen in the UK, so it's normal. I chased up regarding the transfer process once as I heard nothing after my application. Then I was told that the policy number i... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

NEST is designed as a simple, low-cost workplace pension. The investment funds are generally managed with a focus on long-term growth while controlling risk, rather than aiming for the highest possibl... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I can only talk about my appreciation of what you are doing, growing my money. Nothing to say about Trust Pilot. It wasnt clear to me.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Enrolled by my employer. I'm am a luddite buy even I find there website easy to navigate. It's straight forward to alter or amend contributions, make one off payments. Please bear in mind that if you... See more

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  1. Pension Fund

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Nest was set up by the government to give every UK worker somewhere good to save after the introduction of auto enrolment. Since then, it’s grown to become the largest workplace pension scheme in the country with more than 13 million members. As a not-for-profit pension scheme, Nest doesn't answer to shareholders. It’s set up to serve its customers’ interests and aims to help millions of people enjoy a better retirement. Nest’s members benefit from an award-winning investment strategy and one of the most diversified DC portfolios in the industry. It practices responsible investment to help manage long-term growth and risk while also helping contribute towards the world its members want to live and retire in.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Cleared all doubts

HAPPY ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE

July 2, 2025
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Sindu,
We're sorry you're not getting any update to your postal address. Nest usually send updates to your postal address by paper if you've changed the communication preference to paper.
We've passed your details to the customer contact centre to call you back to assist you with your query.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nest pension is reliable and very…

Nest pension is reliable and very comprehensive

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Obiora,
We're happy to hear that you find Nest reliable. We appreciate your high rating and hope we continue to meet your expectations.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great 👍 I’m happy

Great 👍 I’m happy

March 15, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Rolanda,

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star

Really appreciated one of member of nest team for helping me and also thanks for others work team keep it up

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Joao,
We're happy to hear that you find Nest reliable. We appreciate your high rating and hope we continue to meet your expectations.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great in all way

Great in all way, from changing all the detail if you moved and rest all the services

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Purvee,

I’m pleased to hear about your experience. It sounds as though we might have done an even better job for you and we’ve taken note of your feedback.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointed with everything really

Disappointed with everything really, iv had a lot of trouble and dealing with Nest, over the phone has not been helpful and my problems are still not resolved. Would not recommend and yet I can’t get anywhere but they still send me emails wanted to get a review!

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Gem,

I apologise for what you’ve experienced. This isn’t typical of our customer service and it doesn’t meet the high standards we’ve set.
You can also contact us via email at support@nestpensions.org.uk or via webchat from the Nest website:

https://nestpensions.org.uk/schemeweb/nest/contact-us.html

Alternatively you can call us again on the phone where we should be more helpful this time, on 0300 020 0090, Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always helpful and never rush you if…

Always helpful and never rush you if your not good with computers

May 14, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Russ,

It’s great to hear about your experience. 😊 We take pride at Nest in making things as easy as possible for our customers.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s been great saving with nest

The transparency and reliability makes saving with nest great for me

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Samson,
We're happy to hear that you find Nest reliable and transparent. Thanks for leaving a positive review

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are reliable and excellent.

They are reliable and excellent.

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Rukayat,
We're happy to hear that you find Nest reliable and excellent. We appreciate your high rating and hope we continue to meet your expectations.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would rate 0 if I could the most…

I would rate 0 if I could the most unhelpful organisation I have ever dealt with

June 25, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Sally,

We apologise for what you’ve experienced.
This is not the level of customer experience we are used to providing and we've fallen way short . Please can you contact the customer service team on 0300 020 0090, Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm so we can make amends.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great App

I find the app easy to use.

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the app with us.

Thanks,
ZA, The Nest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to top up my employers and my own…

Easy to top up my employers and my own pension pot.

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Tracey,

We're delighted to hear you found it easy to contribute to both your and your employer's pension pots. Thank you for sharing your positive experience :)

Thanks,
FP, The Nest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are very efficient

They are very efficient. Easy to reach. I do not chase this company to issue my pay slips. Thanks.

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi there,

We're so glad to hear that our efficiency and accessibility have made a positive impact on your experience. We appreciate your kind words!

Thanks,
FP, The Nest Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

stop contributions nest pension

stop contributions nest pension - 1 month and no option online, only call or post
trap

I am going to make sure none of my colleagues signs up for this stupid pension.

Increase the opt-out date by more than 1 month, you are forced to sign up and then trapped for 1 month and then forever

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi there,

I am sorry to hear you have found the opt-out process frustrating. I also apologise if there has been any confusion over our opt out process - you are able to opt out via phone, post or online.

Unfortunately, if you don’t opt out within one month of being enrolled by your employer, UK law means we’re not allowed to pay out the money in your pot until you reach age 55 (rising to age 57 in 2028), except in rare situations. I know that can be frustrating.

In case it might be helpful, we’ve got more information on opting out on our website: nestpensions.org.uk/schemeweb/nest/my-nest-pension/joining-nest/opting-out.htm
Anyone can stop or pause contributions at any time. We’ll invest whatever’s in your pot on your behalf while we’re looking after the money for you.

If you would like to discuss this with us further, please call us on 0300 020 0090, Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm, and our customer service team will be able to explain.

Thanks,
FP, The Nest Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Too much paperwork (and electronic…

Too much paperwork (and electronic paperwork) to understand!
I am still unsure about the calculations now!

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Tracy.

I'm sorry to hear you are struggling with the paperwork we have sent you. Please could you send us a private message confirming your Nest ID or National Insurance number and contact telephone number so we can look into this and arrange a call back with the relevant team.

Thanks,
FP, The Nest Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would give 0 starts if possible

*After my review I was contacted by Nest. I have since spoke to their team 4 additional times on the phone, sent over evidence already received twice to be told on the 2nd of July it was being resolved within 24 hours as "they had everything they needed". To then receive another 'you may have 2 accounts but we need more details' letter on the 7th and a "please confirm your name for us again on the 3rd". A complete joke - I am now escalating to both the pensions ombudsman and the financial conduct authority or violating consumer duty regulations.

I would give 0 starts if possible. I have been attempting to transfer 2 pensions out of NEST for months and it has been a nightmare. Pension providers are legally required to treat customers fairly and they are clearly violating the Financial Conduct Authority (and I've escalated this to them).

I have spoke to Nest at least 8 times, confirmed all unique identifiers; NI, name, ID, addresses, policies numbers and company names. I have instead been told they cannot do anything except send me a PDF form (which I had to chase) for which I have printed out, manually filled in and returned to their offices. I have done this THREE times and been given no update. Instead I get a bi-monthly "you may have multiple accounts".

Unbelievably terrible service and maliciously designed to prevent you from transferring your funds away from them.

Avoid at all costs.

April 3, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Sophie.

I apologise for what you’ve experienced. This isn’t typical of our customer service and it doesn’t meet the standards we’ve set.

We try to make transferring pensions as simple as possible but there are some checks we need to do to make sure we’re sending the right money to the right person.

I have arranged for the relevant team to give you a call back shortly to try to resolve the issue.

Thanks,
FP, The Nest Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nest has made planning for future easy…

Nest has made it very easy to control my pension and to plan for my future. I am very pleased with service and looking forward to see what else they can provide.

April 24, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Steven,

We're so pleased to hear that you find it easy to manage your pension and plan for your future with us. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to continuing to support you.

Thanks,
FP, The Nest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

The whole service is amazing

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Nest Pensions

Hi Veselka.

We are so happy to hear that you are happy with our service. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Thanks,
FP, The Nest Team

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