How super goes missing
If you've ever changed your name, address, or job, you may have super in a few accounts you've lost track of. Any lost or unclaimed super is either:
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With the ATO
your super fund might have transferred your super to the ATO where it currently isn’t growing, or;
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Still with another super fund.
Leaving your super with multiple funds means doubling up on fees that eat in to your super balance.
How to find your lost super
It's easy for AustralianSuper members to search for any lost super you may have with other super funds or the ATO.
To search, you'll need to log in to your account. Please have two forms of ID ready and make sure you've provided us with your Tax File Number (TFN). You can check if you’ve supplied us with your TFN by logging into your online account and clicking 'Account', then 'Tax File Number'; or check in the AustralianSuper mobile app under 'My details'.
Keeping track of your super
There's a few things you can do to keep your super in sight and in mind.
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Stay in touch with your super fund
Update your details if you move house or change your name.
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Consolidate your super
It’s easy to search and consolidate your super online1.
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Other ways to consolidate your super
If you know you have super with another fund and have your other fund’s super statement, you can consolidate your super by:
- completing the Consolidate your super form online or
- downloading and completing the Combine your super form (PDF) and emailing it back to us.
Not a member?
You can join AustralianSuper today, or you can start searching for your lost super by:
1. Before making a decision to combine your super, consider any fees or charges that may apply, and the effect a transfer may have on benefits in your other fund such as insurance cover. We recommend you consider seeking financial advice.
2. Total of lost and unclaimed super as at 30 June 2022. Source: Australian Tax Office (ATO): Super data update: lost, unclaimed, multiple accounts and consolidations.