Pensions for Veterans

This information applies to: 

- Serving members of the armed forces, including reservists - this includes members of the Territorial Army, Royal Naval Reserve (RNR), the Royal Marines Reserve (RMR) and the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR)

- People who used to serve in the armed forces including reservists (veterans)

- The dependants of serving members of the armed forces and veterans

There are currently 2 Armed Forces Pension Schemes (AFPS) available to service leavers:

AFPS 75

AFPS 05

Read the latest guidance on service pensions and services

All pensions relating to the armed forces are run by the MOD and administered through Veterans UK. Veterans UK is responsible for the assessment, award, payment, and maintenance of all pensions relating to the armed forces.

For help and information on your armed forces pension, visit Veterans UK, call 0800 085 3600 or from overseas call +44 1253 866 043 or write to:

Veterans UK, Pension Division, Mail Point 480, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow, G2 8EX