Your Ghana Card Personal ID Number (PIN) is needed for SIM registration, banking, MoMo, NHIS, SSNIT, taxes and more. Here is how to find it.

On the card

Your PIN is printed on the front of your Ghana Card. It starts with GHA-, followed by nine digits, a dash and one more digit, in the format GHA-XXXXXXXXX-X.

Take a photo of the front of your card and keep it somewhere private (not your public social media) in case you need the number when the card is not with you.

If you do not have the card with you

  • Check documents where you used it: SIM registration SMS, bank account forms, NHIS or SSNIT records, payslips.
  • Some apps that verified your Ghana Card show the number in your profile.
  • Contact the National Identification Authority (NIA) with your details.
We could not confirm an official short code that shows your Ghana Card number. Be wary of codes shared on social media claiming to do this.

What your Ghana Card PIN is used for

Lost your Ghana Card?

Apply for a replacement through NIA. A replacement fee applies; check the current fee with NIA.

Protect your number

Your Ghana Card details can be used for fraud, including SIM swaps. Do not post photos of your card publicly, and share it only with organisations that genuinely need it. See protect your personal information online.

This guide was checked in October 2026. Menus and services change, so if something looks different on your phone, check with your provider.

Common questions

What does a Ghana Card number look like?

It starts with GHA-, followed by nine digits, a dash and a final digit, for example GHA-000000000-0.

Is there a USSD code to check my Ghana Card number?

We could not confirm an official code that shows your Ghana Card number. Use your card, a document where you used it, or ask NIA.

Is my Ghana Card number my TIN?

Yes, for individuals. GRA uses the Ghana Card PIN as the TIN.

I lost my Ghana Card. What do I do?

Report it and apply for a replacement through the National Identification Authority (NIA).

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