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Welcome

Welcome to LifePlan - The BBC's defined contribution plan.

This site contains everything you need to know about your pension.

A short video giving an overview of LifePlan is available, and you can also now use a Retirement planner to get an idea of how much you may receive when you retire.

Why join? Join now

What's in it for me?

How do I join?

Guidance and tools

Frequently Asked Questions

     

Why join LifePlan?

  • The BBC will match your LifePlan contributions.

  • You will receive valuable tax benefits and National Insurance savings on your contributions.

  • Making regular Smart contributions will help you build a fund for retirement.

  • The sooner you start, the easier it will be to invest for a comfortable retirement.

  • The BBC offers additional life assurance benefits for participants. *

    * Note that this benefit is not provided by Friends Life and you need to read the additional information guide for further details

     
     

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