Earnings-related pensions

Earnings-related pension secures your livelihood in different life situations. Pension accrues on the basis of earned income and, for entrepreneurs, on the basis of the confirmed YEL income. Find out what your pension entails, whether you are employed or already a pensioner. You can estimate the amount of your pension and manage your pension matters by logging in to Varma's online service.

Current pension issues for private customers

Next year's index increases arouse interest

The Finnish Centre for Pensions has published forecasts of index increases at the turn of the year. The indices for next year will be confirmed by the end of October.

Read more about advance information in our article

Remember to check your pension record

Check your pension record annually to make sure that your pension security is in order. The electronic pension record shows up-to-date information on the amount of pension you have accrued from your entire working career.

Log in to Varma Online Service and check your pension record

How to apply for old-age pension

Agree to terminate your employment with your employer. Fill in the old age pension application in Varma Online Service about two weeks prior to the start of your pension.

Read the instructions for applying for an old-age pension

Help with using our services

Take care of your pension matters online

In our online services for a private customer you can, e.g.

  • calculate an estimate of the amount of your pension in advance
  • apply for pension or rehabilitation
  • see how the processing of your application is progressing
  • view decisions and documents in the electronic archive
  • use services for pensioners once you have received a decision
  • send and receive messages and attachments.

Log in using your personal banking codes or Mobile ID.