What is the SSNIT and NIA numbers merger about?

Published on 27 June, 2021.

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.

SSNIT & NIA Number Merger (FAQ)

What is the SSNIT and NIA numbers merger about?

What information do I need to merge my SSNIT and NIA numbers (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card)?

What are the available options for people to merge their SSNIT numbers with their NIA numbers (Personal ID Numbers on the Ghana Card)?

How do I merge my SSNIT and NIA numbers (Personal ID number on the Ghana Card) using the USSD (short code)?

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?

For Members who cannot use either the short code or website to merge the SSNIT and NIA numbers, what must they do?

How do I check if my SSNIT and NIA numbers have been merged?

Why should Members merge their SSNIT and NIA numbers?

Why can't SSNIT and NIA merge my SSNIT number with my NIA Number without my involvement?

I provided my SSNIT number during the NIA registration process. Do I still need to go through this process?

What happens if a Member fails to merge their SSNIT number and NIA numbers?

Can I give my NIA number to my employer to use in paying my contributions?

As a voluntary contributor, can I pay my contributions with my NIA number?

Now that SSNIT has started sharing information with NIA, must a newly employed person with NIA number still register with SSNIT?

When the merger commences, what form of identification (ID card) must a new joiner present to be registered?

Can employers quote the NIA numbers of their workers in place of their SSNIT numbers when submitting their Contributions Reports?

I’m a Pensioner, do I need to merge my SSNIT number with my NIA number (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card) too?

Will my pension stop if I don’t merge my SSNIT number with the Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card?

How long does it take for the merger to be effected?

What happens if I lose my Ghana Card and can’t remember my NIA Number?

I lost my Ghana Card, how do I replace it?

I don’t have a Ghana Card, what do I do?

Can someone merge my SSNIT number with my NIA Number on my behalf?

Can I update my personal records during the merger of my SSNIT and NIA numbers?

My date of birth with SSNIT is different from my date of birth with NIA. Can I still merge my SSNIT number with my NIA number (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card)?

If my Ghana Card expires, will my NIA number be affected aaIf my name or gender in the SSNIT database is different from the ones in the NIA database, will the merger be successful?nd will I have to go through the merger process again?

If my name or gender in the SSNIT database is different from the ones in the NIA database, will the merger be successful?

If my Ghana Card expires, will my NIA number be affected and will I have to go through the merger process again?

Can I use my NIA number on my old Ghana Card to merge?

If I quote a wrong number for either SSNIT or NIA, will the system notify me?

Can I use the number on my old SSNIT card to merge?

Can I merge my SSNIT and NIA numbers at an NIA office?

I tried following the process to merge my SSNIT and NIA numbers but I am unable to do so. What do I do?

I did not get a verification message after merging my SSNIT and NIA numbers. What do I do?