Products and charges

What we offer, how it works, and the benefits for you
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Nucleus SIPP
The Nucleus SIPP is our flagship self-invested personal pension product. Its tax-efficient structure and range of investment options make it a reliable long-term retirement choice for you.
With the Nucleus SIPP, you can:
- contribute by bank transfer or Direct Debit, up to your annual allowance (currently £60,000 per tax year), and receive contributions from employers and third parties
- receive basic rate contribution tax relief at source, allowing for quicker investment
- invest in platform funds, managed portfolios, fixed-term deposits, NS&I bonds, TIPs, Structured Products, as well as Exchange Traded Instruments (ETIs) via the platform's integrated stockbroking service
- grow a pension fund in a mostly tax-free environment
- open a Junior SIPP for minors
Our charges
This table shows our platform charge, which is based on the value of all assets in your Nucleus products. Please refer to the product’s charges schedule for full details of our charges.
| Account charges | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Platform charge - Based on the value of all assets in the Nucleus SIPP, ISA, GIA and Offshore Bond (excluding cash) An additional 0.15% p.a. charge applies to customers holding an Offshore Bond, based on the value of assets in the Offshore Bond only. | First £500,000 | 0.27% per year |
| Next £500,000 | 0.175% per year | |
| Over £1 million | 0.05% per year | |
| (payable monthly) | ||
Nucleus GIA
The Nucleus GIA is our versatile general investment account. With a broad asset marketplace and easy access through our platform, it’s an ideal companion to the Nucleus SIPP and ISA.
With the Nucleus GIA, you can:
- invest any amount at any time by bank transfer or Direct Debit
- invest in platform funds, managed portfolios, structured products, fixed-term deposits and notice accounts, as well as Exchange Traded Instruments (ETIs) through the platform's integrated stockbroking service
- monitor your Capital Gains Tax liabilities through the platform’s online tools
- use the product's cash account to pay selected charges on behalf of other Nucleus products you hold
- make single or regular withdrawals at any time
Our charges
This table shows our platform charge, which is based on the value of all assets in your Nucleus products. Please refer to the product’s Charges Schedule for full details of our charges.
| Account charges | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Platform charge - Based on the value of all assets in the Nucleus SIPP, ISA, GIA and Offshore Bond (excluding cash) An additional 0.15% p.a. charge applies to customers holding an Offshore Bond, based on the value of assets in the Offshore Bond only. | First £500,000 | 0.27% per year |
| Next £500,000 | 0.175% per year | |
| Over £1 million | 0.05% per year | |
| (payable monthly) | ||
Nucleus Offshore Bond
The Nucleus Offshore Bond is an investment-linked policy of insurance. It’s provided by RL360 Insurance Company Limited (RL360), a third party bond provider, and can be set up as a capital redemption or a whole of life assurance policy.
The Offshore Bond allows a range of asset types to be held, complementing the portfolios of customers who hold a Nucleus SIPP, ISA or GIA.
With the Nucleus Offshore Bond, you can:
- open an Offshore Bond on behalf of an individual, company, charity or trust
- transfer payments of any amount, at any time, directly into the Offshore Bond (subject to a minimum initial deposit of £100,000)
- build capital growth in a tax efficient environment
- take single or regular withdrawals at any time
Our charges
This table shows our platform charge, which is based on the value of all assets in your Nucleus products. Please refer to the product’s Charges Schedule for full details of our charges.
| Account charges | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Platform charge - Based on the value of all assets in the Nucleus SIPP, ISA, GIA and Offshore Bond (excluding cash) An additional 0.15% p.a. charge applies to customers holding an Offshore Bond, based on the value of assets in the Offshore Bond only. | First £500,000 | 0.27% per year |
| Next £500,000 | 0.175% per year | |
| Over £1 million | 0.05% per year | |
| (payable monthly) | ||
Flexi SIPP
The Flexi SIPP is our streamlined self-invested personal pension product. Its tax-efficient structure and focused range of investment choices provide a straightforward long-term retirement option for you.
With the Flexi SIPP, you can:
contribute by bank transfer or Direct Debit up to your annual allowance (currently £60,000 per tax year), and receive contributions from employers and third parties
receive basic rate contribution tax relief at source, allowing for quicker investment
invest in platform funds, managed portfolios, off-platform discretionary investment manager accounts, fixed-term deposits and notice accounts as well as Exchange Traded Instruments (ETIs) via the platform's integrated stockbroking service
grow a pension fund in a mostly tax-free environment
manage income drawdown through our online portal, where your adviser can also request single or regular tax-free cash withdrawals on your behalf
Our charges
This table shows our platform charge, which is based on the value of all assets in your Nucleus products. Please refer to the product’s Charges Schedule for full details of our charges.
| Account charges | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| First £500,000 | 0.27% per year |
| Next £500,000 | 0.175% per year | |
| Over £1 million | 0.05% per year | |
| (payable monthly) | ||
