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Self-selected pension account

Self-selected pension account is for those of you who have your own pension account with us and want access to a larger investment universe.

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  • Possibility of better returns, you can choose how the money is invested

  • Wide range of pension profiles, with both discretionary management and index-based management.

  • A large selection of competitive mutual funds to choose from.

Annual cost from only 0.20%

Choose a self-selected pension account in DNB

You get your own pension account where you have a defined-contribution pension, but you are free to choose where and how your money will be managed.

Management costs of self-selected pension account The management fee of self-selected pension account must be covered by you, but you will receive compensation from your employer. You are responsible for comparing costs before you set up self-selected pension account.

See the mutual funds you can choose from here

Do you already have a pension account with us?

This is also an option for those who already have a pension account with us and who want more investment opportunities than the employer has in their agreement.

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Wide selection of pension profiles and competitive mutual funds

Change investment options

Collect all your savings in one place!

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Spare gives you an overview of all parts of your pension, that which your employer has saved for you and what you save yourself, all in one place. If you collect all the savings from us, you’ll get a better overview and can make good choices for your pension.

The Spare app is available to everyone, including people who are not DNB customers.

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What the pension account and self-selected pension account have in common:

  • You must be employed in a company with a defined-contribution pension
  • You pay the costs for the administration of accrued pension benefits from previous employers yourself
  • Your pension capital certificates are collected automatically in the agreement
  • The money is locked until retirement age
  • You will be given access to pension profiles
  • The agreement can be moved to wherever you want at any time

If you have a defined-contribution pension, you receive a pension account automatically. If you want a self-selected pension account, this is something you have to make the choice to switch to.

What is the difference between the Pension Account and the Pension Account Flex?

Pension accountSelf-elected pension account

The pension account follows your employment

Have been selected

No, your pension will remain with DNB irrespective of where your employer has its pension scheme

Your current employer pays the costs for the savings they have for you

Have been selected

No, but you will receive compensation that corresponds to what the employer would pay for standard management with their supplier

Investment choice

You only get access to pension profiles and mutual funds that the employer offers in its pension scheme

You will be given access to a wide selection of pension profiles and mutual funds

Own pension account FAQs

How do I set up a self-selected pension account ?

You can set up a self-selected pension account agreement under ‘My pension’ in The Spare app. The Spare app is only available on mobile and tablets. Remember to download the latest version of the app. It may take some time for the money to arrive.

What investment options do I have in my self-selected pension account?

You can choose what is best for you from a wide selection of pension profiles and competitive mutual funds.

See which funds you can choose from here

How much does the compensation amount from the employer?

The amount corresponds to the management fee the employer would pay for you in a start-up profile with their pension provider. If your employer has a defined-contribution pension agreement with DNB, you will find information about your compensation rate under ‘My pension’ in the online bank and in The Spare app. Log in with BankID from your bank.

You also get information about your compensation rate when setting up a self-selected pension account in the Spare app.

What if the employer changes pension provider?

If you have self-selected pension account and the employer changes pension provider, you will receive information about the employer’s new agreement, but the move will not affect you. You have made your choice, but you can move back to the employer’s agreement at any time.

When can I start receiving payments from my self-selected pension account?

You can choose when you want to start receiving disbursements, but the earliest you can start is when you reach the age of 62. The payout must last for a minimum of 10 years and until you are at least 77 years old.

When do I choose which funds or pension profile?

When you create a self-selected pension account in the Spare app, you can choose which mutual fund or pension profile you want.

Then you can choose what’s best for you from a wide selection of pension profiles and competitive mutual funds. When the money is in place, you can see details of the agreement and change your investment options.

• A larger investment universe provides the opportunity for better returns

• Your pension and savings collected in one place in the Spare app

What amount is transferred to my self-selected pension account?

The employer will transfer a fixed savings amount to your pension account every month. The amount is determined by your salary and the employer’s agreement. In addition, compensation will be transferred for the management fee the employer would have paid for you.

Who pays the cost of the own pension account?

You are responsible for covering the management fees of your self-selected pension account. If you choose a more expensive level of management than the compensation from the employer covers, you will need to cover the additional cost. If you choose a less expensive management level, the difference will accrue to you in the form of increased pension savings. You are responsible for comparing costs before you set up self-selected pension account.

What if I have a select-pension account and fall ill?

Irrespective of which choice you make for your pension savings, you are covered by your employer's agreement should you become ill.

How does the transfer of pension capital certificates to my pension account take place?

When you have registered the transfer of pension capital certificates with Norsk pensjon (the Norwegian pensions portal), the current provider will start the moving process. The entire process can take up to 30 days, but usually it’s quicker. Mutual fund shares are sold by the current supplier and new mutual fund shares bought by DNB. This is done as quickly as possible, but the money will be out of the market for a few days as sales and purchases go through. Since new fund shares are bought, this will be registered as a deposit in your self-selected pension account and earlier returns will therefore not be visible. The moving process is the same if you choose to accelerate or wait for the automatic moving of pension capital certificates to your self-selected pension account.

How much does the self-initiated pension account cost?

Setting up a self-selected pension account does not cost anything. The management cost you pay will depend on how you want to invest the money and the current price list in DNB at all times.

See the price list for self-selected pension account

EU classification of mutual funds

The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) came into effect in the EU on 10 March 2021. This has made it easier to compare financial products and services from a sustainability perspective, through uniform information and increased transparency.

The rules and legislation impose requirements on classifying mutual funds and pension profiles and include different categories depending on investment focus and how the fund is managed.

See expectation documents DNB Liv

Pension provider

The pension agreement is provided by DNB Livsforsikring AS.

See self-selected pension account terms and conditions (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

See self-selected pension account fact sheet (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Sustainability information in the pension profile

Advance Purchase Information (SFDR)

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

My Pension profile – Active management

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 50 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 80 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 100 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

My Pension profile – index management

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Periodic reporting (SFDR) 2024

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift 10 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile Green Shift 20 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile Green Shift 30 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile Green Shift 50 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile Green Shift 80 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile Green Shift 100 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

My Pension profile – Active management

Pension profile 10 (in Norwegian only) (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile 20 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile 30 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile 50 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pensjonsprofil 80 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile 100 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

My pension profile – index management

Index pension profile 10 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Index pension profile 20 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Index pension profile 30 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Index pension profile 50 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Index pension profile 80 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Index pension profile 100 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Other pension profiles

Pension profile 0 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile 25 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Pension profile 70 (PDF)Open the file in a new tab

Sustainability information

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

My Pension profile – Active management

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 50 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 80 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 100 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

My Pension profile – index management

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Periodic reporting (SFDR) 2023

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

Pension profile Green Shift

My Pension profile – Active management

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 50 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 80 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 100 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

My pension profile – index management

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Index pension profile

Other pension profiles

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Pension profile | 30 (PDF) (in Norwegian only)

Historical returns are no guarantee of future returns. Future returns will depend, among other things, on market developments, the skill of the Portfolio Manager, the mutual fund’s risk, and the management costs. Returns may be negative as a result of mark-to-market losses.

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