An active contributor can withdraw up to 50% of his/her VC after the contributions have been retained for a period of 2 years in the Retirement Savings Account (RSA). Subsequent withdrawals shall take place once every two years and will apply to only the additional contributions made after the last withdrawal. Only 50% of the additional contributions made after the last withdrawal can be withdrawn while the outstanding 50% will be accessed at retirement.

• The first stage of processing is to participate in the ongoing data recapture exercise (if not done previously) as mandated by PENCOM. Clients can fill out the form online and upload documents on our website https://palrsa.palpensions.com. The requirements can be found here

The following documents are to be submitted online or at any of our offices:

1. Two (2) passport photographs
2. Exit letter (for retirees)
3. Employment letter
4. Bank document for confirmation of account number i.e. bank statement or letter of introduction from the bank
5. Valid means of Identification i.e. National ID, Voter’s Card, Driver’s License, International Passport, Bankers confirmation (with stamped passport of account holder)
6. Tax card (Lagos & Abuja residents)
7. VC withdrawal form (click here)
8. VC consent form (click here)

• Payment process will commence only if complete requirements are submitted

• PAL seeks payment approval from PENCOM.

• Upon receipt of approval, PAL sends a payment instruction to the UBA Pension Fund Custodian to credit the client’s bank account.