What is the State Savings Customer Number (SSCN)?

The State Savings Customer Number (SSCN) is your unique Customer Number that identifies you when dealing with Ireland State Savings and enables you to transact with us easily - in post offices and online.

How do I use my SSCN?

At the Post Office counter simply quote your SSCN or present your QR code to the barcode reader.
Use your SSCN when purchasing online on statesavings.ie

If you cannot recall your SSCN at time of purchase you can simply provide your PPSN which will allow you to proceed with a purchase.

Please note: your SSCN can only be used for purchases of Fixed Term products and Prize Bonds. It cannot be used to make withdrawals or the administration of any customer details.

New Ireland State Savings Customers

New Ireland State Savings Customers will receive their State Savings Customer Number (SSCN) by email or post. The letter provides your SSCN in QR code format. You’ll recognise it by the pattern of black and white squares arranged in a square grid.

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Existing Ireland State Savings Customers

Do I have a State Savings Customer Number (SSCN) ?

A State Savings Customer Number (SSCN) has been allocated to all Ireland State Savings Customers who have;

  1. Purchased an Ireland State Savings product or onboarded with Ireland State Savings since 5th October 2014,

  2. Provided their Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) plus Evidence of Identity documentation and

  3. Agreed to Ireland State Savings Terms and Conditions.

To request details of your SSCN, please Contact us, and we will send confirmation of your SSCN to your Registered Address.

I am an Ireland State Savings Customer and purchased prior to 5th October 2014, and haven’t yet received my SSCN?

If you have not yet been allocated an SSCN, please complete the New Customer Application Form. This form can be downloaded here or collected from your local Post Office.
Please note that in addition to the form we are required to collect certain documents to verify your identity:

  • Proof of Name: Current Passport or current EU Driving Licence
  • Proof of Address: Issued within the last six months; Utility Bill, Bank Statement or Letter from Revenue Commissioners
  • Proof of PPSN: Public Service Card, Letter from Revenue Commissioners or DEASP

We may also require you to provide certain other information to us (including your nationality, employment status and estimated monthly net income) for the purpose of compliance with statutory obligations relating to the prevention of money laundering and terrorists financing.

The completed form and supporting documentation can be submitted at your local Post Office or send it by post to Ireland State Savings, GPO, FREEPOST, Dublin 1, D01 F5P2

Please note, your application can only be processed if you have provided all required documentation.

Once your application is fully processed, you will be allocated your SSCN, which will allow you to make purchases at the Post Office or online.

What do I do if I’ve lost or forgotten my SSCN? 

If you don’t know your SSCN Contact us or call us at 0818 20 50 60 / 01 705 7200. You may request a letter confirming your SSCN number to be sent to your Registered Address. You can also access your SSCN via Ireland State Savings Online and download it in QR format for quick and easy purchasing at Post Offices.

The SSCN notification letter or email is a reference document displaying the SSCN and is not mandatory for purchasing. It is the SSCN which is used to purchase as opposed to the letter and once a customer can quote their SSCN they will be able to easily purchase at the Post Office or online.

If you cannot recall your SSCN at time of purchase you can simply provide your PPSN which will allow you to proceed with a purchase at the Post Office or online.

My SSCN is not being accepted online when I try to purchase?

Your SSCN number is 9 digits long. Enter the number into the PPSN/ SSCN field without any spaces. If the number you entered is not being accepted Contact us.

How do we use the SSCN for Joint Purchases?

For Joint purchases, both customers must be registered and have a SSCN.

Please note: you may be asked to provide additional data.

Can I use the SSCN to purchase Prize Bonds as gifts?

The SSCN allows customers to purchase Prize Bonds in their own name or jointly with another person.

Prize Bonds can be purchased as a gift by completing the Prize Bond Gift Application Form