For this month, the Swiss AHV pension funds will distribute a total of 9.28 billion francs, including ordinary pensions and additional payments.
Around 2.7 million pensioners in Switzerland and abroad will receive their 13th pension for the first time in December 2026. For this month, the Swiss AHV pension funds will distribute a total of 9.28 billion francs, including ordinary pensions and supplementary payments.
The news was announced on Tuesday, November 3, in Bern, by representatives of the Federal Social Security Office (BSV) and 74 AHV pension compensation funds, writes swissinfo.ch, reports albinfo.ch.
According to the authorities, all administrative and technical preparations have been made to ensure that pensioners receive payments on time and in the right amount.
The 13th pension will be calculated based on the total amount of old-age pensions that each beneficiary received during 2026. Specifically, the additional payment will be equal to one twelfth of this amount. This means that pensioners will not necessarily receive the same amount, as the benefit depends on the individual pension and the period during which it was received.
According to official estimates, the 13th pension will average around 1,580 Swiss francs per person.
An important aspect is that this payment will also benefit pensioners living outside Switzerland. Of the approximately 2.7 million beneficiaries, approximately 830 are residents of other countries.
Authorities have clarified that the 13th pension will be paid automatically and citizens do not need to submit a separate request. Depending on the respective fund, beneficiaries can receive the additional amount together with the December pension or through two separate payments.
The new payment is the result of the decision of Swiss citizens to support the 13th pension, with the aim of improving pensioners’ incomes and easing the burden of living expenses.
Meanwhile, the issue of long-term financing remains under discussion. On November 29, 2026, Swiss citizens are expected to vote on a proposal to increase the value-added tax (VAT) by 0.4 percentage points from 2028, to ensure the financing of the additional pension.