Tuleva’s II pillar pension funds

The II pillar comprises an important part of your future pension. Each month, 2%, 4% or 6% of your salary goes into the II pillar. Choose your pension fund wisely to get the most out of your savings in the future. You can do this conveniently in our internet and mobile bank.

Start saving smart today.

The financial service is offered by Tuleva Fondid AS. Review the fund’s terms and conditions, prospectus and key information online at tuleva.ee and consult a specialist by e-mailing tuleva@tuleva.ee or calling 644 5100.

Low fees

When it comes to long-term saving, we’ve chosen to partner with Estonia’s own Tuleva, which offers low-fee funds across the board – and the lower the fees, the more your savings will grow for the future.

Modern index funds

Index funds are an easy and affordable way of gaining from growth in the global economy. For most people, Tuleva’s World Stocks Pension Fund represents a great way to save, making you a co-owner of almost 3000 of the world’s biggest companies. Stock prices may go up and down in the short term, but historically, over the long term, they have yielded the best returns. As your retirement draws nearer, you might want to consider investing part of your II pillar assets in Tuleva’s low-risk World Bonds Pension Fund.

Make the responsible choice

Tuleva isn’t owned by a major corporation or a foreign bank, but by thousands of people who themselves are saving for their retirements. As such, there is no conflict of interest between the company and its clients. It champions the interests of everyone in the country who is putting money aside for their golden years. Thanks to Tuleva, modern index funds are available in Estonia that come with low fees, which are discussed honestly and transparently.

Your choice of II pillar pension fund counts

Since the II pillar forms such an important part of your future pension, it’s vital you know that the fees you’re charged for a pension are the best predictor of how much the fund will earn you. You can be sure that if your chosen fund’s fees are higher than 0.5%, you’ll pay a hefty slice of your earnings to the bank rather than being able to make use of them down the line. Plus, anything you pay towards fees will earn you nothing. The sooner you select a fund with low fees, the greater the direct impact it will have on your savings. For example, if you pay as little as 1% lower fees every year from the age of 20, you’ll save 25% more for your pension on unpaid fees alone. That said, it’s never too late to change funds: even if you save 1% on fees annually from your 50th birthday onwards, you’ll still earn 10% more for your retirement.

This means you invest exactly the same amount of money, but can significantly increase its value by saving in a low-fee fund long-term.

Use the Tuleva II pillar calculator to work out how much you stand to gain.

Increase your contribution from 2% to 6%

To date, people have been able to contribute 2% of their gross salary to the II pillar, to which the state has added 4%. Now you can apply to raise your 2% contribution to up to 6% from 2025. This change only pertains to an individual’s own contribution: the state will continue to add 4% from social tax regardless.

We recommend raising your contribution to 6%, because pensions are low in Estonia: the average pension in the country is around 40% of the average wage, but the EU average is almost double that. Increasing your contribution to the II pillar is a good way of saving automatically and tax-free for your future.

A bank in your pocket

With our mobile app you can keep an eye on your money matters and do all your daily banking. And all right there in your pocket, from quick payments to saving without even realising you’re doing it! Try it for yourself