A pension pot is for saving towards retirement. You can start withdrawing your money from age 55 (57 from 2028).
Every time you add money, you’ll get a 25% bonus added automatically (this usually arrives at the end of the following month).
We call this a bonus as it’s like free money from the government. It’s actually tax relief, and is to refund tax you’ve paid (or will pay) on your income.
If you pay 40% or 45% tax, you can claim more back via a Self Assessment tax return.
Keep in mind, tax rules may change, and your tax benefits depend on your circumstances.