AHV Account Statement: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Get a record of all your pension contributions to ensure your social security is being paid correctly by your employers.
An AHV Account Statement is a formal record that shows the history of all social security contributions made to your pension fund. This document acts as a verification tool for your personal social security history in Switzerland.
Who it's for
This scheme is available to every worker. Regardless of your specific job type or employment status, if you are working and contributing to the social security system, you are eligible to request this information.
What you get
When you request this statement, you receive a detailed record of all the contributions that have been paid into your pension account. This document tracks the money allocated to your social security, providing you with a clear overview of your status within the system. Having this record is essential for understanding your current standing and ensuring your future pension calculations are based on accurate data.
What it costs you
There is no financial cost to obtain this information. You can request your statement for free through the official online portal.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is that you should not wait until you retire to look at this document. You should check your statement every few years to verify the accuracy of your records. This is the primary way to ensure that your employers are consistently and correctly paying your social security contributions as they should. Checking regularly helps you catch any errors or missing payments early on.
How to apply
- Navigate to the official AHV Compensation Office website.
- Locate the section for requesting your personal account statement.
- Follow the digital prompts to verify your identity and request the document.
- Carefully review the returned statement to ensure all employment periods are accounted for.