Frequently asked questions
If you have a question that is not answered below, or would just
like to know more about the Regular Savings plan, give us a call on
0845 88 22 999.
How does it work?
It's a savings plan that you pay into each month for ten years
and at the end of the term you receive a cash lump
sum.
You just need to decide how much you want to save each month. And
as we can take payments directly from most Police salaries and
pensions, you'll hardly notice you're saving.
Every plan will have a guaranteed minimum payout.
So no matter what happens in the financial markets, you know the
very minimum you'll get back.
Your money is invested in our established Life Fund. It's a steady
fund that is already invested in by over 150,000
members of the Police Service and their families.
So you know you're in good company and safe hands.
What will I get back?
It is very difficult to predict exactly what you'll get back as
your payout will depend on the performance of our Life Fund, which
is where your money is invested.
However every plan will have a guaranteed minimum
payout. So no matter what happens in the financial
markets, you'll know the very minimum you'll get.
You can find out what your own personal minimum payout would be
using our online illustration calculator.
> Get an online personal
illustration
You can also see what your guaranteed payout, for a £5 a week
Regular Savings plan, would be below.
| Guaranteed
Minimum Payout Illustration |
| Age next
birthday |
10 Year
Plan |
15 Year Plan |
20 Year Plan |
25 Year Plan |
| Up to 30 |
£2,655 |
£4,016 |
£5,488 |
£7,373 |
| 31 - 40 |
£2,613 |
£3,952 |
£5,369 |
£6,957 |
| 41 - 50 |
£2,600 |
£3,920 |
£5,200 |
£6,500 |
| 51 - 55 |
£2,457 |
£3,714 |
£4,891 |
£6,175 |
| 56 - 60 |
£2,363 |
£3,579 |
£4,704 |
- |
| 61 - 65 |
£2,255 |
£3,406 |
- |
- |
| 66 - 70 |
£2,120 |
- |
- |
- |
The guaranteed payout varies with age because of the life cover
included in the plan and for those who are older may be less than
has been paid in.
We aim to add a regular bonus each year into your
plan and a final bonus when it matures at the end
of the term. These could increase your guaranteed minimum cash
payout.
But as we can't predict how the financial markets will perform in
the future, the value of these bonuses will depend of how our Life
Fund performs.
How much can I save?
You can start saving from as little as £1 a
day.
We believe saving should be available to everyone no matter what
their financial circumstances are.
Can I pay from my salary or pension?
Most current and retired members of the Police Service can pay
for their Regular Savings plan direct from their salary or
pension. Our payments page will show you
whether you can pay from your salary or pension.
For those who cannot pay from their salary or pension, we take
payments by Direct Debit.
Can I save for less than 10 years?What happens if I leave the Police?
Your plan will continue as normal but you'll have to change your
payments to Direct Debit if you are paying from your salary or
pension.
You'll still be a member of Police Mutual so you could take out
further plans if you want to.
What happens if I die?
The Regular Savings plan includes life cover as standard and
you're covered from day one giving you added peace of mind.
So should the unthinkable happen to you, your loved ones will
receive your guaranteed minimum payout plus any
bonuses that have been added.
You can nominate who receives the first £5,000 of any payout. This
is paid out quickly without the need for your estate to be settled
first.
You can download and complete a nomination form at
any time.
Who is it for?
This Regular Savings plan is for anyone who wants an easy way to
save for the future.
Whether it's putting money away to avoid taking out loans in the
future, a car, home improvements, a big holiday or for your
children or grandchildren.
As long as it matures before your 80th birthday and you
are at least 16 years of age, you can open a Regular Savings
plan.
Is there any tax to pay?
Your cash lump sum at the end of the term is completely
tax-free as any tax is paid within the Life Fund.
So you don't have to worry about the tax man taking a bite or any
paperwork.
Who can open a Regular Savings Plan?
Any current or retired members of the Police
Service can open a Regular Savings plan.
And their family is welcome too. Partners and
your wider family including parents, brothers and sisters, children
and grandchildren can all benefit by opening a Regular Savings plan
and becoming members of Police Mutual.
How long will it take to apply?
The application process is simple and takes no more than a
couple of minutes when you apply online. You'll
need your payroll or Direct Debit details ready to
hand when you apply.
Additional checks
To comply with money laundering regulations, we sometimes have to
carry out an online identity check with a reference agency when you
apply.
The agency will add a note to your credit record to show that an
identity check has been made. We won't share this information with
anyone else and it won't affect your credit rating.
How will I know how my savings plan is performing?
We'll send you a statement each year which will
show the performance of your plan so you'll be able to keep track
of your savings.
You can also contact us when you'd like an update in between your
statements.
Can I get hold of my savings if I need to?
You can get hold of your money if you need to at any point. But
as the Regular Savings plan is designed for those looking to save
for the medium to long term, it should be as a last resort.
If do you cash in you may get back less than you've invested.
What is the interest rate?
There's no interest rate with the Regular Savings plan. Any
growth in your savings is based on the performance of our Life
Fund.
But remember that every plan will have a guaranteed
minimum payout. So no matter what happens in the financial
markets, you know the very minimum you'll get back at the end of
the term.
We aim to add a regular bonus each year into your
plan and a final bonus when it matures at the end
of the term. These could increase your guaranteed minimum cash
payout.
But as we can't predict how the financial markets will perform in
the future, the value of these bonuses will depend of how our Life
Fund performs.
What happens when my plan matures?
As a result of your feedback we've improved the way we
contact you about your maturing Regular Savings plan. We will now
contact you six weeks before your plan matures with the final
payout value.