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Useful linksWhat happens if I change my address?
You can update your address details quickly and securely using your My Pension account. Once logged in, click on Details and settings, then select Your personal details.
Alternatively, you can write to us at: Highland Pension Fund, The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenuquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX.
What happens if I change my bank or building society details?
If you change your bank or building society details, please let us know right away as banks do not share this information with us.
You can update your bank or building society details quickly and securely by logging into your My Pension account. Once logged in, click on Details and settings, then select Manage my bank details.
We are unable to accept bank detail changes over the phone or by email. If you are unable to access My Pension, please contact us on 01463 702441 to request a bank mandate form.
What happens if I move overseas?
We can continue to pay your pension to a UK bank or building society account. We may be able to make payment via an International Payment Service for which you will have to pay a small monthly fee. This is available for most but not all countries and you need to be aware that the amount of pension you'll receive each month will depend on the exchange rate at the time of each payment.
If you would like to have your pension paid to an overseas bank account please contact us for a form.
How will my divorce impact my pension?
You and your partner will need to consider how to treat your pension as part of any divorce/dissolution settlement.
Life cover
As a member of the Scheme you have valuable life cover, which is a lump sum paid on your death. If you have previously nominated your husband, wife or civil partner to receive this, you may wish to update your nomination. You can do this quickly and securely by logging into your My Pension account. Click on the tile called 'Manage beneficiaries'.
Please contact us for more information.