Account numbers are coming in October '07...

**jayhawker** · 08-17-2007, 05:57 PM

Account Numbers

As of August 16, 2007

Account Numbers Are Coming in October

In October, the Thrift Savings Plan will be introducing a new security feature — account numbers will replace Social Security numbers (SSN) as our primary means of identifying you. You will use your account number — in conjunction with your TSP Web password or ThriftLine Personal Identification Number (PIN) — to log into the Account Access section of the TSP Web site or the ThriftLine. You will also be asked to provide your account number on most of the TSP forms.
We will still use your SSN in some situations. For example, when you talk with our Participant Service Representatives, they might still ask you for your SSN to further verify your identity and protect your account information. The TSP will also continue to use your SSN to accept contributions and loan payments from your agency or service and to report disbursements from the TSP to the Internal Revenue Service. However, to the extent that we can, we will not use your SSN.
In August, we will send every participant a letter announcing that account numbers are coming. In September, we will send every participant a unique account number. So look for the blue TSP mailer. In October, the Web site and ThriftLine will be changed to accept only account numbers, not SSNs.
Although we know that moving to account numbers may be inconvenient for some participants, we hope you understand that this is just one more step in ensuring the security of your TSP account.

**charmed855** · 08-17-2007, 06:15 PM

It's about time. My wife's 401k transisioned away from SSNs last year.

**nnuut** · 08-17-2007, 07:02 PM

I don't know about you but if I get one more account # or PIN or password that I have to remember I'm going to Monkey!!!!!!!

**jayhawker** · 09-20-2007, 07:03 PM

I got my account number in the mail today. It's a 13 digit number! Yikes!

The envelope looks similar to a Best Buy coupon mailing. Don't throw it away without realizing what it is!

Ed.

**GGal** · 09-20-2007, 08:45 PM

What if it gets lost in the mail? And we need to make a move on Oct 1?

GGAL

**Wolverine** · 09-20-2007, 09:05 PM

I wonder if they are mailing these in somekind of an orderly fashion over a period of time.

Like......the A's first and so on. Or some other type of order.

Haven't seen mine as of yet. I don't think Anyhoo....LOL

**Fivetears** · 09-20-2007, 11:43 PM

Got mine too. Haven't opened it yet. Can it be modified / changed to a personalized one??

Originally Posted by jayhawker

I got my account number in the mail today. It's a 13 digit number! Yikes!

The envelope looks similar to a Best Buy coupon mailing. Don't throw it away without realizing what it is!

Ed.

**camper65** · 09-20-2007, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by Paladin

I know exactly what you mean. I try to use the same USERID and PASSWORD whenever possible (so I can remember them). If anyone ever cracks the code...I'm toast!

ME TOO!!!!

**jayhawker** · 09-20-2007, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by GGal

What if it gets lost in the mail? And we need to make a move on Oct 1?

GGAL

Nothing gets lost IN the mail. Things get lost when they get OUT of the mail!

Originally Posted by Wolverine

I wonder if they are mailing these in somekind of an orderly fashion over a period of time.

Like......the A's first and so on. Or some other type of order.

Haven't seen mine as of yet. I don't think Anyhoo....LOL

Since they know us by our social security numbers... my guess would be their database is sorted in that order. Just a guess tho.

Originally Posted by Fivetears

Got mine too. Haven't opened it yet. Can it be modified / changed to a personalized one??

It doesn't say but I doubt it.

**Fivetears** · 09-21-2007, 12:00 AM

Thanks JH.

**buda** · 09-24-2007, 01:46 AM

still nothing.

**FUTURESTRADER** · 09-24-2007, 01:56 AM

got mine yesterday, small dark blue envelope, use caution as it looks like a Best Buy or Blockbuster video coupon envelope. If it's not alphabetical, it could be SSN or TSP enrollment date, or...maybe call TSP info and ask