Taking pension out of Switzerland

[Bristiagold]

This seems an informative link (one of the first ten or so posts on this thread):

Swiss pensions consolidated summary

Introduction This post (which I hope a mod may consider making sticky) is to summarize key points relating to Swiss pensions for the employed, particularly British expats. Topics covered: - basic concepts, including the “three pillars” of the Swiss pension system - the second pillar, ie the employers pension scheme - obligatory and non obligatory contributions - using your pension before retirement - transferring your UK pension(s) to your second pillar - leaving Switzerland, taking your pen…

But from memory reading this and others is the answer is yes it’s possible but it’s difficult - although it’s tempting with the franc so strong (/pound so low)