The Social Security System SSS in the Philippines has implemented a new coding scheme for walk-in transactions inside SSS branches. This number coding system is implemented in multiple branches of SSS including all NCR branches and a few of Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon branches.
Here in this article, we are going to discuss what is the SSS number coding and the allowed transactions.
The number coding is implemented to control the number of people visiting inside the SSS branch. The employer’s members or SSS visitors are only allowed inside the branches of SSS once a week, based on the last digit of the employer ID, ER number, or SS number. Here is the table to guide visitors on which day they are allowed to visit the SSS office.
The Last Digit of the SSS or ER Number & Corresponding Day for Visiting
| Last Digit of SS or ER Number | Transaction Day |
|---|---|
| 1,2 | Monday |
| 3,4 | Tuesday |
| 5,6 | Wednesday |
| 7,8 | Thursday |
| 9,0 | Friday |
What Are The Allowed Transactions According To This New Coding Scheme?
This new coding scheme only allows the following list of transactions.
- Contribution payment or loan amortization
- Submission of original copies of documentary requirements for claim application. Remember it is particularly for funeral and death claims.
- Visiting to apply for an online SSS number application.
- UMID card pickup
- Some other valid reasons
In case of transactions for other purposes that are not mentioned above the visitors, here is what you have to do.
- You can either go with online transactions.
- Or can contact the nearest SSS branch.
- Moreover, you can submit hard copies of documents through drop boxes in SSS branches.
How can I get the SSS code?
You can get an SSS code by visiting the SSS website. You have to visit the SSS website by clicking on sss.gov.ph. Now click on the icon that says “NO SS NUMBER YET? APPLY ONLINE! You will receive a link on the registered email, now follow the instructions on the link to get the SS code.
What if walk-ins are not allowed in your SSS Branch?
In case the walk-ins are not allowed in your SSS branch you can simply schedule an appointment online. To do that you have to visit the official website of SSS and secure your appointment.
How to contact the SSS Social Security System for questions and queries?
You can contact SSS for concerns and queries regarding SSS matters easily via their email address. You can contact them by simply sending an email to [email protected].
As a precautionary measure, the Social Security System SSS implemented the SSS number coding in which the visitors are only allowed for walk-in transactions on a particular day. The organization has assigned a particular day for visitors on the basis of the last digit of the SSS or ER number.
This article tells you about the details related to the transaction day, relevant SSS, or ER number. It also explains the allowed transactions and what you have to do in case you have to visit the branch for a purpose not mentioned in the allowed transactions. Make sure to understand the above article so that you can have an idea about the SSS coding scheme and what number coding is.