Find your PIS number to check your available balance!
Many people have already heard of PIS, But few people know where to actually find this number. And the curious thing is that it's much more accessible than it seems. The PIS, Social Integration Program, is a fundamental registration for any worker with a formal employment contract. It's what allows them to receive benefits such as the salary bonus and unemployment insurance. The problem is that, with so many registrations, documents, and applications, many people end up getting confused and don't know where to find their PIS number.
First of all, it's worth remembering that the PIS and PASEP These are similar programs, but aimed at different audiences: PIS is for workers in private companies and PASEP is for public servants. Even though they are different, both are administered by Caixa Econômica Federal and Banco do Brasil, and the identification number is what allows access to balances, verification of benefits, and checking for any available funds.
The PIS number does not change throughout a worker's life; it is unique and permanent. In other words, if someone worked with a formal employment contract ten, twenty, or thirty years ago, that same number remains valid today. The challenge is simply finding where to obtain it, and there are several options.
Places where the PIS number can be found
One of the most common places to find your PIS number is... Work Permit, The digital version of the Work Card, both physical and digital, is the same. In the old version, the number is usually printed in the worker's identification section, on the first few pages. In the Digital Work Card, however, access is through the app, which centralizes all employment data, including the PIS number.
Another place where the number appears is the citizen card, That card, issued by Caixa Econômica Federal, was used to withdraw social benefits. The PIS number is printed on it just below the holder's name. Although this card is now obsolete, those who still have it can easily access their information.
Furthermore, old FGTS statements They also usually contain the PIS number. In many cases, workers who have already withdrawn or consulted their fund can find the record in the upper corner of the statement.
And it doesn't stop there. The PIS number is also present in documents proving affiliation with the INSS (Brazilian National Social Security Institute). When a worker makes social security contributions, the same number is used as their NIT (Worker Identification Number). In other words, anyone who has accessed a contribution receipt may have this number without realizing it.
Another option is to consult the Caixa Econômica Federal portal or app. Even without going into step-by-step details, it's important to know that Caixa offers different service channels to locate the number, whether online, by phone, or in person.
Why is it important to have your PIS number on hand?
Having your PIS number is more important than many people realize. Without it, you can't check your salary bonus, verify your PIS/PASEP quota balance, or access information about employment benefits. Furthermore, in many registrations and applications, the PIS number is requested as mandatory information.
With the advancement of digital services, the government and banks have increasingly integrated systems. Today, the CPF (Brazilian Individual Taxpayer Registry) has become the main form of identification, and in many cases it is already possible to access PIS (Brazilian Social Integration Program) data using it. However, the PIS number still exists and is necessary in several specific situations.
What to do if the number doesn't appear?
It can happen that a worker searches everywhere and still cannot find their PIS number. This usually occurs in cases of very old records, registration errors, or name changes. In these cases, the best course of action is to contact Caixa Econômica Federal, which is the agency responsible for managing PIS accounts.
Another important detail is that the PIS number may appear with different names depending on the document. In some, it may appear as NIS, in others such as NIT, but they all refer to the same identification.
See also: Forgotten INSS benefits: check if you still have a balance available
Published on November 11, 2025
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