What is the SSNIT and NIA numbers merger about?
The SSNIT and NIA numbers merger is simply a process to link SSNIT numbers of Members to their NIA numbers. The NIA number is the Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card. What this means is that your NIA number will become your SSNIT number after the merger.
What information do I need to merge my SSNIT and NIA numbers (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card)?
To merger your SSNIT and NIA numbers, you must have enrolled with SSNIT biometrically.
You need your:
- SSNIT number
- NIA number (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card)
However, if the mobile phone number and email address you use presently is different from what you have in the SSNIT database, you must provide your email address and mobile phone number.
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How do I merge my SSNIT and NIA numbers (Personal ID number on the Ghana Card) using the USSD (short code)?
- Dial *711*9# on your mobile phone
- Select option 1
- Enter your SSNIT Number
- Enter your email address (if the phone number you are using is different from your phone number registered in our database)
- Enter the Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card
- Select option 1 to complete the merging of your SSNIT and the NIA numbers (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card)
You will receive a notification after the merger.
What are the stages Members have to go through to merge their SSNIT numbers with their NIA numbers (Personal ID numbers on the Ghana Card) on the website?
1. Log onto the SSNIT website https://www.ssnit.org.gh and click the ‘My Statement’
2. Log in by filling the required fields and click Sign In.(Click on Get Access if you don’t have an account or click on Forgot Password if you have forgotten your password then sign in)
3. At the My Statement page, click on Merge my NIA Number.
4. Agree to the terms and conditions and click Submit and Continue.
5. Enter your NIA Number (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card) and click Submit. You will receive a notification after the merger.
For Members who cannot use either the short code or website to merge the SSNIT and NIA numbers, what must they do?
Such Members must visit the nearest SSNIT Branch to be assisted to merge their SSNIT and NIA numbers. They need to bring along their:
- Ghana Card or NIA Number
- SSNIT Card or SSNIT number
- Valid email address
- Mobile phone number
How do I check if my SSNIT and NIA numbers have been merged?
To check the merger status of your SSNIT and NIA numbers, you have two options.
Using USSD shortcode
To check the merger status of your SSNIT and NIA numbers,
- Dial *711*9#
- Select option 2 (Check Merger Status).
- Enter your SSNIT or NIA number (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card).
- Click send.
Your status will be retrieved and forwarded to your email.
Using the website
- Visit the SSNIT website ssnit.org.gh
- Click My Statement.
- On the right side, under “Have you linked your Ghana Card? Check status here”, enter your SSNIT number to check your merger status.
- Click “Check Status”.
- A pop-up message to check your email will appear on your screen.
Check your email for your merger status.
I’m a Pensioner, do I need to merge my SSNIT number with my NIA number (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card) too?
Yes, you do.
