It allows you to withdraw a regular income stream from the money you’ve accumulated in super once you have reached your preservation age.
Because the income stream is drawn down from your super savings, the length of time it will last is dependent on a number of factors including your starting balance, performance of the investments and your withdrawal amount.
Are there limits to how much or little I can take out?
There is no maximum limit on the amount you can take from your account-based pension, but a minimum annual amount does apply based on your age and balance. The minimum amount is calculated each year by multiplying your account balance with a percentage factor depending on your age (as below).
| Age | Percentage factor |
|---|---|
| Under 65 | 4% |
| 65-74 | 5% |
| 75-79 | 6% |
| 80-84 | 7% |
| 85-89 | 9% |
| 90-94 | 11% |
| 95 or more | 14% |
If I have an account-based pension can I receive the aged pension?
If you’re eligible to receive the government Age Pension, you receive an income from both sources.
It's important that you understand how your account-based pension will impact the amount of Aged Pension you receive.
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