OverviewSuperSeeker is a tool that will help you look for your lost super and provide you with a list of possible matches. It is free to use. The online and phone services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Search Online Using SuperSeeker online is quick and easy. Your search can be completed in a couple of minutes.
If there is a possible match:
By phone Using SuperSeeker on the phone is quick and easy.
If there is a possible match:
By paper
Any additional information you can provide, including your TFN, previous employers and previous super funds, will help us to identify any lost super which may belong to you. If there is a possible match:
Common questionsWhere will SuperSeeker search? SuperSeeker will search the lost members register (LMR) and our other records, including the superannuation holding accounts (SHA) special account. What is the lost members register? The LMR holds lost member records from all regulated super funds in Australia, other than self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Funds are required to provide updated information to us by 30 April and 31 October each year. What will the online results show? If there is a possible match, SuperSeeker will provide account details and contact details of the super fund that may have your lost super. You can then contact your super fund to talk about what to do with your super benefits. If there is a match between your personal details and our records, we will ask you to contact us directly. What if I don’t know my TFN? You can find your TFN on:
If you have a tax agent, you can ask them for your TFN. If you still can’t find your TFN, you can:
How else can I contact you about my lost super? If you do not want to use SuperSeeker online or by phone, you can contact one of our customer service representatives and request a search.
What to do/read nextFor more information about super, refer to:
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