Finding lost super
Many people don’t tell their super fund when they move house or change their name. These are the main reasons super accounts become lost. If you’ve changed jobs, your address or even had a name change, you could have lost super.
How do I search for lost super?
When a super fund loses touch with you, it will usually forward your money to an Eligible Rollover Fund (ERF). Cbus uses AUSfund (Australia's Unclaimed Super Fund). You can search the AUSfund database to see if they are holding any super for you. You can search via their website at www.unclaimedsuper.com.au or you can call them on 1300 361 798 and they will do a search for you. It's a free service. The AUSfund website also has links to the Australian Taxation Office's Lost Members Register.
What do I do next?
If you find any ‘lost' super you can transfer it into your current Cbus account. That way you will pay less in fees and know exactly where your retirement savings are.
Remember: Most people lose touch with their super because they change their address or name and forget to tell their fund - if you have moved or changed your name since joining Cbus – give us a call and let us know: 1300 361 784.