23.09.2025
Last year we launched our new online nomination process, which makes it quicker and easier for beneficiaries to begin receiving payments after a member dies.
Beneficiary nominations need to be validated every 12 months. If you’re a PPF and or FAS Member, who has nominated a beneficiary and provided evidence, you’ll receive an email asking you to confirm if your beneficiary’s details are up to date.
What should I do if I receive an email asking to confirm my beneficiary’s details?
We’ll send an email asking you to confirm your beneficiary’s details are up to date every 12 months as a reminder to validate your beneficiary nomination.
When you've received this email, log in to your member account on the PPF or FAS member website. You’ll have received a message from us in your inbox asking if your beneficiary’s details are correct.
If they are, select ‘Yes’. You won’t need to provide further evidence and your nomination will be validated for another year. If they aren’t correct, you can update their details by clicking ‘No - update details now’.
If you decide not to take any action, your beneficiary nomination will remain unvalidated. If you were to die without validating your nomination, your beneficiary may be asked to provide evidence.
Can I confirm my beneficiary’s details are correct before I receive an email?
Yes, you can confirm your beneficiary’s details are correct throughout the year by clicking on ‘My Choices’ and then ‘Update My Nomination’. Here you’ll be able to see the status of your nomination and confirm all details are still correct.
Can I update my beneficiary’s details before I receive an email?
Yes, you can update your beneficiary’s details throughout the year by clicking on ‘My Choices’ and then ‘Update My Nomination’.
Once you’re on this page, select the box ’I need to update my nomination or provide evidence to support my nomination’. You can then update the information about your beneficiary.
What if I haven’t nominated a beneficiary?
If you’d like to nominate a beneficiary, you can do so by completing the online nomination form on the PPF or FAS member website. You need to be registered on the member website to nominate your beneficiary.
In most cases*, you can nominate one of the following:
- Your spouse
- Your civil partner
- Your relevant partner, if your former pension scheme’s rules allow
*Some PPF members can have child beneficiaries only due to the rules of their former scheme.
You don't need to nominate any children. We'll enquire about any eligible children as part of the bereavement process.
We’ve put together an article explaining the process for nominating a beneficiary.
Need help?
If you have any trouble confirming or updating your beneficiary’s details online, you can contact us for assistance.
