Fidelity Retirement Account Issue: How to Resolve NetBenefits 401(k)/403(b) Access, Contribution, or Rollover Problems

Fidelity NetBenefits is the main website for workplace retirement plans like 401(k), 403(b), and 457 accounts. Because these plans incorporate employers, payroll systems, and specific rules about each plan, issues arise even when your personal Fidelity.com accounts work just fine. The good news: Most fall into predictable buckets-login/access, contributions not showing, or rollover/transfer delays-and each has a clear troubleshooting path - 888-684 ☏ 9487

Let's walk through the most common Fidelity retirement account issues and how to resolve them efficiently.

1. NetBenefits Access Problems (Login, Locked Out, Missing Plan)

Common symptoms

• You can log in to Fidelity.com, but NetBenefits won’t accept your credentials.

• “Forgot username/password” loop or account lockout.

• Your workplace plan does not appear after login.

• App or website loads blank / errors out.

Why it happens

NetBenefits uses the same username/password ecosystem as Fidelity.com, but employer plans can have additional security steps or eligibility gates. Sometimes, your employer plan isn't fully activated in Fidelity's system yet; other times, this might be because of new hires or your browser/app cache causes login failures.

What to do

1. **Make sure you are on the correct site/app.
   Use NetBenefits login - NOT Fidelity brokerage login.
2. **Reset credentials if needed.
   Fidelity supports self-service username/password reset, and the same credentials should work on NetBenefits.
3. **Try using another browser or device.

Disable ad blockers/extensions, clear cache, or switch to the mobile app:
4. If your plan is missing:
New employee? It may take 1–2 payroll cycles after eligibility for the plan to appear.

• Left your employer? The plan may move to a “former employer” view or be closed out if a de minimis balance rule applies.

5. **Contact NetBenefits support.

The workplace plans have dedicated lines and chat. Fidelity lists phone numbers and the contact options for NetBenefits.

2. Contributions Not Appearing (Payroll Deductions, Employer Match, Roth vs Pre-Tax)

Symptoms commonly reported

• Your paycheck reflects a 401(k)/403(b) deduction, yet NetBenefits balance does not change.

The following are account features that are not included: * No employer match.

• Contributions stuck in a pending state for a long time.
• You changed the contribution rate but nothing happened.
  Why it happens

Workplace contributions represent a multi-step pipeline:

1. payroll deduction →

2. Employer submits file + funds to Fidelity →

3. Fidelity posts to your plan →

4. Investments are purchased.
   Delays can happen at any stage. Many plans also post contributions only on certain days of the week. Matching from the employer may be per-paycheck, monthly, quarterly, or annual “true-up,” depending on plan rules.

What to do

1. **Check timing.
   Most posting delays are 3–7 business days after payday and sometimes longer during holidays.

2. **Confirm your contribution election with HR/payroll.
   If payroll didn't transmit correctly, then Fidelity won't see it yet.

3. **Under "Activity" or "Transactions," look at

Sometimes money is posted, but still in a settlement stage before investing.

4. **Verify source type.

Make sure you are looking at the correct bucket: pre-tax, Roth, after-tax, rollover, etc.
5. **If match is missing:
Read your plan's match schedule in NetBenefits Summary Plan Description (SPD). If it should be there already, ask HR to confirm the match file was sent.

3. Rollover or Transfer Problems (Into or Out of Fidelity)

Symptoms Commonly noticed

• You requested a rollover, but funds are **stuck “in progress.”

• A rollover check was mailed but not credited.

• You can't find the rollover option.

• Your rollover has created a cash position but is not invested.
  Why it happens
  Rollover issues often are paperwork or plan eligibility related. A prior employer plan might require an endorsement from HR. Rollovers also differ based on type:
  Direct rollover (best): Funds go trustee-to-trustee.

• Indirect rollover: You receive a check; timing rules and withholding may apply.
  Fidelity says rollover errors-wrong IRA type, missed deadline, leaving funds uninvested-are common and avoidable.

What to do

1. **Use the NetBenefits rollover hub.

Fidelity has a specific transfer/rollover workflow within NetBenefits.

2. **If depositing a rollover check:

The NetBenefits mobile app does support check-scan rollover deposits, although you will need to enter rollover details first.

3. **Check with your former employer's HR whether the plan requires their action.
   Some rollovers can't proceed until your old plan marks you eligible.
4. **Monitor the transfer status.

Use "Track a transfer" or transaction history.

5. **Once the rollover lands, invest it.

In a 401(k)/403(b), investments often auto-allocate; in rollover IRAs, they usually don't. Confirm your money isn't sitting in cash.

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When to Escalate to Fidelity Support

Escalate immediately if:

• You are locked out and self-reset fails.

• Contributions are missing more than 10 business days after payday.

Rollover is stuck, beyond the timeline Fidelity gives you, in the tracker.

• You suspect fraud or account compromise.

Fidelity offers phone, chat, and screen-share help for troubleshooting.

–- ## FAQ: Fidelity NetBenefits Retirement Account Issues

**Q1. Why can I log in to Fidelity.com but not NetBenefits? Because workplace plans are hosted on NetBenefits, which may trigger different security steps. Your Fidelity username/password should still work, so try a reset and a clean browser.

**Q2. How long after payday should my 401(k)/403(b) contribution show? Typically 3–7 business days, but depends on your employer’s payroll submission schedule. If it’s beyond ~10 business days, contact HR and Fidelity.

**Q3. My employer match isn't showing. Is that normal? Often yes. Some plans match each paycheck; others do monthly/quarterly/annual match or a year-end true-up. Check the plan SPD in NetBenefits.

**Q4. I left my job—why did my NetBenefits account disappear? It might have moved into a former-employer view or, per plan rules, your old plan auto-rolled small balances. Fidelity does note that small-balance forced rollovers can occur.

**Q5. What’s the safest way to roll over a Fidelity 401(k)? A direct rollover (trustee-to-trustee) avoids withholding and deadline risk. Indirect rollovers can create complications if not handled quickly.

**Q6. Can I deposit a rollover check through the NetBenefits app? Yes, Fidelity does offer mobile check-scan rollovers for many plans. Carefully follow the in-app rollover deposit steps.

**Q7. My rollover arrived but is sitting in cash. What now? Select investments. Fidelity reminds that rollovers are not “done” until money is invested, in particular in IRAs.

**Q8. What number do I call for NetBenefits workplace plan help? Dedicated workplace plan numbers and contact information for NetBenefits are listed on their support pages at Fidelity.

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