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When can I take out my pillar 3a money?
When can I take out my pillar 3a money?

Usually, money in pillar 3a accounts is reserved for when you retire. But there are exceptions.

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Written by Laurène Soubrier
Updated over a year ago

Usually, money in pillar 3a accounts is reserved for when you retire. 🔐👴

Extra rule

You can withdraw the money 5 years prior your retirement.

Other exceptions:

  • You leave Switzerland permanently

  • You need to repay existing mortgages

  • You buy property which is used by yourself

  • You start a business/found an enterprise (in Switzerland)

  • You face the fate of disability

  • Death

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