Did you know there is about $11.9 billion* of 'lost' super in Australia?

When someone is reported as 'lost' by a superannuation fund, that person’s details are recorded on the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) Lost Members Register.

• More information about the Lost Members Register.

Currently, there is about $11.9 billion of lost super listed on this register.

Find your lost super

Find out if any of that $11.9 billion of lost super is yours.

The easiest way to do so is to conduct a SuperSeeker search on the ATO website. You will need to provide your:

• Tax file number;
• Name; and
• Date of birth.

To conduct a lost super search:

• Go to the SuperSeeker search site
• Conduct your search
• Print out the results

If you have lost super you need to decide what to do with it.

What to do with lost super

Consolidate?

By consolidating your superannuation you will know exactly how much super you have, who is looking after it and how much you are paying in fees.

You may also maximise your retirement investment.

You can consolidate your super account into your existing Plum account. If you want to transfer any or all of your lost super amounts to Plum:

• Log on to our Member site
• Click on I want to rollover my super
• Complete your details and Plum will take care of the rest

Please note: Transfer forms are not saved on the website. Please ensure you print all forms once you have confirmed your details.

Attach your SuperSeeker search results to your Request to Transfer Superannuation benefits form and return to Plum.

Please note: You should check whether you will lose any benefits or entitlements from your previous fund if you choose to transfer your super to another superannuation account.

Get some advice?

To work out what to do with your lost super, you should talk with your financial adviser. They may also have information on other smart ways to manage your super.

If you don't have a financial adviser and would like us to put you in touch with one:

• Call a Plum Member Services Consultant on 1300 55 7586; or
• Log on to our Member site and click on I want to seek financial advice.

Source:

*Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Labor to act on lost super - lost super increased to $11.9 billion, Media release of 20/12/2007 No. 001.

Warning:

The information on this website is of a general educational nature. Any advice contained on this website has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this, before acting on any advice contained on this website you should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should also obtain and consider the Product disclosure statement for the Plum Superannuation Fund before making any decisions relating to the information contained on this website. This information is not intended to be, nor should it be, relied upon for the purpose of making investment and financial decisions. Before making financial or investment decisions, Plum recommends that you seek appropriate advice from a suitably qualified and appropriately qualified financial adviser.