Retrieve Your Spanish Social Security Number

Here are Some Ways to Retrieve Your Spanish Social Security Number

By Phone

If you’re comfortable speaking in Spanish, simply call 901 50 20 50. After providing your NIE, full name, and verifying your identity, the Social Security office will supply your number directly.

Online via the Social Security Electronic Office

Access the official Social Security Online Portal using one of these verification tools:

Digital certificate
Cl@ve PIN
SMS verification (if your mobile number has been registered with Social Security)

Once authenticated, you can instantly retrieve your number.

On Your Pay Slips (Nóminas)

If you’re employed, your Social Security number should be clearly listed on your pay slips—whether they are delivered in paper or digital format.

On Your Work History (Vida Laboral) Report

When you request your “vida laboral”—the record of contributions and employment duration—you’ll also find your Social Security number featured prominently.

On Official Benefits Documentation

If you’ve received any benefits from the Spanish system—such as unemployment, maternity or low-income assistance—the official resolutions or award letters will include your Social Security number.

On Older Health Cards

Some older regional health cards display your Social Security number. You can identify it by the leading “B”, indicating a beneficiary number. However, newer health cards often omit this information.

On Paper Prescriptions

If you still receive paper prescriptions (as opposed to digital ones), you’ll typically find your Social Security number printed on them.

Method	Ease of Use	Requirement
Phone	Easy	Speaking Spanish, NIE, name
Online (Digital Certificate/Cl@ve/SMS)	Easy	Digital credentials or registered mobile number
Pay Slips	Very Easy	Access to recent pay slips
Work History Report	Easy	Request using your NIE
Benefits Resolution Documents	Easy	Documents from Social Security
Older Health Card	Varies	Older card showing “B” number
Paper Prescriptions	Easy	Paper copy of prescription

Final Thoughts

At SGM Abogados, we advise clients to keep their Social Security number recorded in a secure but easily accessible place—whether in a digital folder or physical file. Should you need assistance retrieving your number through any of the methods above, we stand ready to help.

If you’d like further assistance—such as navigating the online portal, obtaining your vida laboral, or interpreting documentation—SGM Abogados is here to support you every step of the way.