This guide will show you how to get your National Social Security Fund -NSSF number via SMS on through the NSSF web portal.
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) was established in 1965. The sole purpose of its establishment was to prepare individuals for a bright future after retirement. The NSSF Number enables individuals who are 18 years and above to make their monthly savings whether they are employed or self-employed. Members are eligible for this benefit in terms of age or retirement benefits when they reach the age of 55 years or when they retire from their paid employment.
The survivor’s benefit is paid to the survivor(s), dependant(s), or relative(s) of the deceased. Those who qualify for this benefit are; the husband/wife of the deceased, all children irrespective of age or gender, the parents of the deceased (if the deceased was not married), and the sisters/brothers (if the deceased was not married, no children and both parents are deceased). The NSSF enables individuals to get what is rightfully theirs in terms of funds and employment. The NSSF has made it possible to be able to get the number via SMS. This method is quite easy to use and does not require a lot of effort.
Related: How to Register NSSF Online in Kenya
How To Get NSSF Number
Here are the steps on how to get an NSSF number:
- Log in to the NSSF official webpage.
- Select the member’s section option.
- Choose your employment status.
- Click here to request an NSSF number.
- Your NSSF number will be displayed after a while.
Related: How to get an NSSF Statement Online in Kenya
How to Get an NSSF via SMS
You may also want to know how to get the NSSF via SMS. You can use the following procedure:
- In the recipient field, type 6773.
- In the message field, type NSSF.
- Write your full names.
- Type in your date of birth.
- Type in the request for my NSSF number.
Quick Note: The above steps show how to get an NSSF number in Kenya without having to log in to the NSSF portal thus an offline NSSF request. You can contact NSSF customer care if you don’t have the time to visit the NSSF portal or send an SMS. 080 02212 7744 is the NSSF customer care number.