Hi i will be leaving my job at the end of the year. Im currently in a group defined benefit pension scheme. I have currently spent 2 years 6 months in this job. I was told that i cant claim my pension back because i have served more than 2 years. Its a bit silly having to wait until im 65 until i can get back my contributions. Im 28. In Jan im moving to France for possibly a few years, dont see myself living here in the near future. My question is, Is there any possible way i can cash my pension in, i dont care if i even have to pay 50% tax, or can i transfer it to a scheme where i can cash it out straight away? Your help would be appreciated.