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Retiring abroad | Spain

Can I transfer my UK pension to Spain?

Key steps to transfer pension from the UK to Spain If the idea of a sun-dappled retirement appeals and you hope to join around 300,000 fellow UK expats in Spain, it is worth understanding how your UK pension can be accessed overseas. Transf…

Dec 12, 2025·7 min read

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