Published: August 2025
Your superannuation member number is a unique identifier linking you to your super fund account, essential for managing contributions, rollovers, or withdrawals. For Australian small business owners and employees, knowing this number is critical for ensuring compliance with superannuation obligations and accessing retirement savings.
This guide explains what a superannuation member number is and provides practical steps to find it efficiently, with examples to streamline the process.
A superannuation member number is a unique code assigned by your super fund to identify your account. It differs from your Tax File Number (TFN) or Australian Business Number (ABN) and is used for tasks like monitoring contributions, updating details, or consolidating accounts. The number’s format (e.g., numeric or alphanumeric) varies by fund, such as AustralianSuper, Rest, or Hostplus.
In Australia, superannuation is mandatory for employees, with employers contributing 11.5% of wages, as per Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements. Having your member number ensures you can manage your super effectively, whether you’re a small business owner handling payroll or an individual consolidating accounts.
Follow these steps to find your superannuation member number quickly.
Your latest super fund statement, whether digital or paper, typically includes your member number.
Reach out directly to your super fund’s customer service for immediate assistance.
If you’re an employee, your employer’s payroll system may list your member number.
The ATO’s myGov platform links to your super accounts and often displays member numbers.
The ATO’s SuperSeeker tool locates lost super accounts and their member numbers.
A Queensland sole trader needs their super member number to update account details:
A unique code assigned by your super fund to identify your account, separate from your TFN.
Use myGov, contact your fund, or try the ATO’s SuperSeeker at https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/Finding-your-lost-super/.
Yes, payroll records or payslips often include super fund details, per Fair Work requirements.
Contact your fund or use SuperSeeker; delays may affect account management.
Use myGov or your fund’s portal to roll over accounts, ensuring you have all member numbers.
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