In partnership with our insurer MetLife, we're pleased to offer 360Health to all Hostplus members and their families.* It's a way to connect to a range of virtual health and wellbeing services at no extra cost.
*The term ‘family/families’ consists of a Hostplus member’s children, partner, parents, and parents in-law.
Following the collapse of the First Shield / Guardian schemes, Hostplus is urging members to familiarise themselves with the red flags to look out for when making decisions about your super. These include cold calling, pressure tactics, and exaggerated promises about high returns.
The Epic Retirement Tick is a new recognition from Chant West for super funds that meet a high standard across key retirement criteria.
Hostplus is proud to be among the first of only six funds to earn the Tick - helping members feel confident about their retirement today and into the future.
Following the collapse of the First Shield / Guardian schemes, Hostplus is urging members to familiarise themselves with the red flags to look out for when making decisions about your super. These include cold calling, pressure tactics, and exaggerated promises about high returns.
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
The Epic Retirement Tick is a new recognition from Chant West for super funds that meet a high standard across key retirement criteria.
Hostplus is proud to be among the first of only six funds to earn the Tick - helping members feel confident about their retirement today and into the future.
The Hostplus Retirement Bonus is an additional top-up you may receive when transferring from an eligible Hostplus accumulation or Transition to Retirement (TTR) account to a Hostplus Pension account.*
The Retirement Bonus is available to eligible members who open a Hostplus Pension account from 10 November 2025.
If eligible, the calculation of the Retirement Bonus is based on:
Example of how the Retirement Bonus works
The table below provides an estimate of the bonus payment a member invested in the Balanced (MySuper) option for 12 months prior to opening a Hostplus Pension account may receive, based on different average account balances.
| Average account balance | Retirement bonus payment |
|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,560 |
| $250,000 | $3,900 |
| $500,000 | $7,800 |
| $750,000 | $11,700 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,600 |
This table is a guide only. Calculations are based on the applicable rates as at 10 November 2025 for the Balanced (MySuper) option.
To view your estimated Retirement Bonus, please log in to Member Online then follow these steps.
1. Navigate to the super menu and select ‘Balance Estimate’.
2. Choose ‘Transfer to Pension – Full Balance’ from the benefit type dropdown.
3. Then click ‘See My Balance’. Your estimated Retirement Bonus will be displayed in the grey information box.
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When you have a Hostplus accumulation or TTR account, Hostplus sets aside a portion of the investment returns to pay for future capital gains tax when the Fund’s investment assets are sold.
If you then transfer to a Hostplus Pension account, your balance is transferred to a tax-free environment. This can create tax savings for the Fund.
If you’re eligible, we automatically pass an estimate of the tax savings to you as a Retirement Bonus.
A Hostplus Pension account turns your super into a regular tax-free income.
You’ll have the flexibility to make withdrawals when you need to.
As your money stays invested, your savings can keep growing and you benefit from higher net returns as there is no longer any tax payable on your investment earnings.
It takes about 20 minutes to apply for a Hostplus Pension account online, or you can call us on 1300 348 546 to discuss your options.
The Retirement Bonus is a top-up payment that you may receive when transferring from an eligible Hostplus accumulation account or TTR Account to a Hostplus Pension account.
The Retirement Bonus is available for new Hostplus Pension accounts opened on or after 10 November 2025, subject to eligibility.
You may be eligible for a Retirement Bonus if you meet all the following conditions:
If eligible, the calculation of the Retirement Bonus is based on:
Each investment option has a different asset allocation that makes up that option. The amount set aside for tax on unrealised capital gains depends on the assets attributed to each option. This means the Retirement Bonus will differ between investment options and over time as investment values change.
Retirement Bonus rates vary per investment option and may change over time (including being reduced to nil).
The Retirement Bonus rates will apply on the date your Hostplus Pension account is opened and will be used to calculate your bonus payment. Note that some investment options (e.g. Choiceplus, Cash, Diversified Fixed Interest) will always have a nil bonus rate given their taxation attributes.
Pension accounts opened prior to 10 November 2025 will not be eligible for a Retirement Bonus.
No, the Retirement Bonus is added directly to your Hostplus Pension account.
Yes, the Retirement Bonus is yours and part of your account balance once paid.
You can check Member Online (MOL) to get an estimate of your Retirement Bonus. Go to Super menu > Balance estimate > select 'Transfer to Pension - Full Balance' from the Benefit type dropdown > See my balance button. Your estimated retirement bonus amount will be shown in the grey box.
But remember, this is an estimate only.
Please note, Retirement Bonus estimates are not currently available on Member Online for Transition to Retirement (TTR) accounts. If you have a TTR account and would like an estimate, please contact us on 1300 348 546 or via live chat.
The Retirement Bonus doesn't apply to money you may have in a Defined Benefit account. However, a Retirement Bonus may be payable on monies invested in an accumulation component (including after crystallisation of a Defined Benefit) transferred to a Hostplus pension account. The standard eligibility criteria will apply.
Your Pension account balance (which includes any Retirement Bonus amount) will be factored into Centrelink’s income and assets tests.
Your Retirement Bonus will count towards your transfer balance cap. You’ll need to make sure the amount you transfer to your Pension account, plus your Retirement Bonus and any other money you hold in other applicable pension accounts doesn’t exceed the cap. We will not commence a Pension account with an amount that exceeds the general transfer balance cap at the time (currently $2M).
Yes, any withdrawals in the 12 months prior to transferring to Hostplus Pension account (including under a re-contribution strategy) will impact the Retirement Bonus payable.
No, your continuity of membership and balance history will be recognised when transferring between Hostplus accounts.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact us:
Phone: 1300 467 875
Email: info@hostplus.com.au
*Eligibility rules and other terms and conditions apply.
The Zenith CW Pty Ltd ABN 20 639 121 403 AFSL 226872/AFS Rep No. 1280401 (Chant West) Epic Retirement Tick issued October 2025 is solely a statement of opinion and not a recommendation in relation to making any investment decisions. The Tick is current for 12 months and subject to change at any time without notice. Ticks from previous years are for historical purposes only. Liability is not accepted, whether direct or indirect, from use of the Tick. Full details on the Tick at www.chantwest.com.au/solutions/epic-retirement-tick
