Could you be due a massive payday? The government is holding onto $442million in unclaimed cash - here's how you claim your share
- $442million in unclaimed cash is up for grabs from New South Wales Revenue
- Aussies with forgotten shares, trusts and other accounts can claim their money
- The government is legally required to hold the money until it is claimed
- $56million is waiting to be claimed in Sydney's CBD and eastern suburbs alone
Australians with forgotten shares, trust accounts, refunds to commissions and deceased estates can claim hundreds or even thousands of dollars online.
More than $440million in unclaimed cash is up for grabs from New South Wales Revenue.
The government is legally required to hold the money until it is claimed - and has amassed a whopping $442million in unclaimed cash.
Marc Bernard bought shares in David Jones in the early 90s before moving overseas recently pocketed $1,700 in unclaimed dividends.
Australians with forgotten shares, trust accounts, refunds to commissions and deceased estates can claim hundreds or even thousands of dollars online
NSW Finance Minister Damien Tudehope said Aussies simply need to head to the NSW Revenue website to see if they have any money waiting for them to be claimed
'It was quite a little windfall,' Mr Bernard told 7News.
'Whether you're a company director or a mum and dad at home you can find money which belongs to you,' NSW Finance Minister Damien Tudehope said.
'People have changed jobs, changed states, changed circumstances, maybe got married and forgotten about an account.'
Mr Tudehope said Australians simply need to head to the NSW Revenue website to see if they have any money waiting for them to be claimed.
'Jump onto the website and fill in your name and address details and if you've got something it just pops up, it takes literally five seconds and the paperwork is a synch,' Mr Bernard said.
After entering your name, the website will tell you if you are owed any cash. Then all users need to do is verify they are the rightful owner.
Unclaimed cash has reached more than $56million in Sydney's CBD and eastern suburbs, and nearly $32million in Sydney's north.
More than $4.4million is waiting to be claimed on the Central Coast alone, with $3.4million up for grabs in Wollongong and $2.9million in Newcastle.
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