The PIS number is registered in Digital Work Portfolio And it can be accessed via mobile phone in just a few seconds, without needing to go to an agency or pick up the physical document.
The PIS is the worker's identification number with the Social Security system. It appears in the CTPS Digital app, Meu INSS, the FGTS app, and the Caixa Econômica Federal website, all free of charge.
Here you'll find out where to find your PIS number now, which app is fastest, and what to do if you can't find it.
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What you will find in the guide
- How to view your PIS number using the Digital Work Card
- How to check your PIS number using the FGTS app and Meu INSS.
- How to find your PIS number using your CPF when you don't have the apps?
- What is NIS and how is it different from PIS?
- What to do if the PIS number does not appear in the app.
Where to find your PIS number
Digital CTPS
Official government app – faster
FGTS App
Caixa Economica – worker data
My INSS
gov.br portal – statement and data
By CPF
Free online consultation
How to find your PIS number in each app
Digital Work and Social Security Card (CTPS Digital) – the fastest way
The Digital Work Card app is available for free on Android and iOS. After logging in with your gov.br account, your PIS number appears in the personal data tab or in the work contract history. This is the most direct method because the PIS number is visible right on the profile's home screen. Click here to see the complete step-by-step instructions.
Caixa's FGTS app
The FGTS app also displays the worker's PIS number. After logging in with your CPF and password, access the personal data or statement option. The PIS number appears along with the FGTS balance and employment contract details. Click here to see the complete step-by-step instructions.
My INSS
The Meu INSS portal (meu.inss.gov.br) displays the PIS number along with the worker's social security data. Access it with your gov.br account and search for "statement" or "registration data". The PIS number also appears in the CNIS, which is the complete contribution record. Click here to see the complete step-by-step instructions.
By CPF – when you don't have the apps
When you don't have access to the apps, it's possible to look up your PIS number using your CPF on the Caixa Econômica Federal website or the gov.br portal. The process requires creating a gov.br account with identity verification before accessing the data. Click here to see the complete step-by-step instructions.
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Why do I need the PIS number?
- PIS/PASEP salary bonus: Workers with formal employment contracts may be entitled to an annual bonus. To check eligibility and withdraw the bonus, a PIS number is required.
- Hiring a new job: Every time you sign a new employment contract, the employer needs your PIS number to register it in your Digital Work and Social Security Card (CTPS Digital).
- INSS Benefits: To apply for retirement, sick pay, or other benefits, the PIS number is required for registration on Meu INSS.
- Withdrawal from FGTS (Brazilian Severance Indemnity Fund): To access FGTS funds in situations permitted by law, the PIS number is required to verify the worker's identity.
What to do if your PIS number doesn't appear in the app?
- gov.br account without validation: The PIS number only appears on gov.br accounts with silver or gold level access. Bronze accounts have limited access. Validate using facial recognition or an accredited bank.
- Never had a formal job with a work contract: Those who have never had formal employment may not have an active PIS number. In this case, registration is done upon the first job with a signed work contract.
- Outdated data: In some cases, the number may not appear due to registration inconsistencies. The solution is to go to a Caixa Econômica Federal branch with your ID and CPF (Brazilian tax identification number).
FAQ
How can I find my PIS number using my Digital Work Card?
Download the Digital Work Card app on your cell phone, log in with your gov.br account, and access the personal data tab. Your PIS number will appear along with your registration data and work contract history.
+ What is the difference between PIS and NIS?
The NIS is the Social Identification Number, a unique number generated by the government to identify citizens in social programs. The PIS is specific to workers with formal employment contracts in the private sector. In practice, the NIS and PIS numbers are usually the same for formal workers.
How to find your PIS number using your CPF?
Access the gov.br portal with your account and search for registration data or access Meu INSS. With your CPF and validated account, your PIS number will be available along with your history of social security contributions.
Is the PIS number the same on both the physical and digital work card?
Yes. The PIS number is unique and permanent. It's the same number that appears on your physical work card and also appears on your digital work card, the FGTS app, and Meu INSS.
How do I download the Digital Work Card?
Search for “Carteira de Trabalho Digital” (Digital Work Card) on the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS) and install the official app from the federal government. After installing, log in with your gov.br account to access all your work data and your PIS number.
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