Social Security Number

The social security number is a unique number that belongs to you. You need it for health insurance and pension. Everyone in Germany has such a number. It is assigned to you at birth and remains the same throughout your life.

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Social Security Number

Your number is on the card. It has 12 digits. The number must be clearly readable.

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Social Security Number

You can find your social security number on your payslip under 'SV-Nummer'. It's usually in a box at the top left.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find my social security number?

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Is the social security number the same as the pension insurance number?

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Where is my social security number on the payslip?

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What should I do if I lost my social security card?

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