If you live abroad you can request to have your monthly pension paid into an account in the country of your residence.
This service is provided by Western Union through our Overseas Payment Service (OPS) and you may find this method of payment more convenient than having your pension paid into an account in the United Kingdom.
If you choose to have your pension paid via OPS, your pension will be credited to your personal bank account in your local currency. However, please note that not all countries are able to offer the OPS facility.
All administration charges for this service will be met by the Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund.
If you are interested in this option or would like more information on the Western Union service, please contact us by telephoning 01628 796670 (if dialling from outside the UK please call +44 1628 796670)
Claiming your State Pension whilst living abroad
If you have a query on your State Pension and you are living abroad, you can contact the International Pension Centre (IPC) directly by email or telephone as follows:
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 218 7777
Email: tvp.internationalqueries@thepensionservice.gsi.gov.uk
Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm
Alternatively, you can contact the IPC in writing:
International Pension Centre
The Pension Service 11
Mail Handling Site A
Wolverhampton
WV98 1LW
United Kingdom