What's an Ei Access Code?

Personal Access Code (PAC) are used by Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and Old Age Security (OAS) to help validate your identity for My Service Canada Account and to keep your account secure.

How do I find my EI access code?

If you have lost your EI access code or have not received your access code letter by mail, you may reset it through the follow 2 options:
  1. Call EI call centre at 1-800-206-7218, during weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. local time.
  2. Personally visit the nearest Service Canada Centre with 2 pieces of photo ID.

Where do I find my 4 digit access code for EI?

To find your EI Access Code, log on to your MSCA account and select the view/change tab, under EI drop-down menu.

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