Category: For Ghanaians

  • Full list of Charges for Ghana Card – Registration, Replacement, etc

    Full list of Charges for Ghana Card – Registration, Replacement, etc

    If you live in Ghana right now, one of the most important forms of Identification you need to have is the Ghana Card. The Ghanaian people, have come to the realisation that the Ghana Card is now the single most powerful ID in the country for getting things done, especially things in relation to the Government.

    The Ghana Card is so important that Public Sector workers need it to be able to receive their salary. There are a lot of other services that you can not get done if you don’t have the Ghana Card issued by the NIA.

    With the mass registration over, it has now become important to get the card if you didn’t get it earlier. Apart from knowing the different locations where you can apply for the Ghana Card, you would need to know how much the different services relating to acquisition of the card costs.

    In this article, we would look at how much it will cost to get a new Ghana Card or to replace your missing Ghana Card.

    Charges for Ghana Card Services

    Speaking during an interview on Accra100.5FM’s morning show, the Head of Corporate Affairs of the National Identification Authority (NIA) gave a breakdown of the charges/cost relating to different Ghana Card services as provided by the NIA.

    Here is a table of the cost of different services pertaining to obtaining/replacing a Ghana Card:

    Ghana Card ServiceNIA Approved Cost
    Replacement of Ghana CardGHS 30
    Household RegistrationGHS 150
    Institutional Registration (150 persons and above)GHS 150 each
    Foreigner RegistrationGHS 150
    Ghanaian Registration (At all GRA & NIA District Offices)Free
    Ghanaian Registration (Premium at Shiashie – Instant)GHS 250
  • Missing or Lost Ghana Card? Full Steps on how to replace/Apply Again

    Missing or Lost Ghana Card? Full Steps on how to replace/Apply Again

    Ghana Card is a national identity card issued by the Ghana National identification authority(NIA) to citizens of the country, both residents and non-residents, including foreigners who are legal and permanent residents.

    The Ghana Card is used in traveling. It validates your identity at borders, airports, and police checkpoints when traveling.

    It’s currently not in use as the government has directed that it will be effective from 2022 (the official date has not been disclosed yet).

    In September 2019, the chief executive of the National identification authority, Ken Attafuah, stated that from October 2019 Bank of Ghana (BoG) would direct all commercial banks in the country to accept the Ghana card as a means of identification.

    The card is to become Ghana’s main identification card. The card can also be a visa to all countries under the “ECOWAS” and other non-African countries like Jamaica. If you have not registered for the ghana card yet, you should know that you can register online through the NIA portal.

    Registering for the card is at no cost to Ghanaians, but foreigners living in the country wishing to have a ghana card will pay a fee.

    Frequent questions being asked nationwide can apply for a ghana card again when the old one gets missing. Some might not even care about registering for the card at all, but there will be consequences for anyone who doesn’t register for the card and have their identity in the country’s system.

    Suppose your personal information is not in the National Identification Register. In that case, you may be excluded from the formal economy of Ghana and lose out on several social, economic, and political benefits.

    In the case of a missing card, you’re required to pay a fee of GHS 20 to have your card replaced. 

    How to replace a missing Ghana Card

    Not many people know that there’s a chance to replace their missing ghana cards, so most people who have lost theirs have given up trying to replace them if they never find the missing one. Some lose it through theft of the purses and wallets or by being careless or forgetfulness. So in this article, I’m going to discuss the necessary steps to be taken when you misplace your Ghana card and how to apply for one again.

    Here are the steps to replace a missing Ghana Card:

    1. First, you need to file a police report
    2. Submit the police documents to the NIA
    3. Claim an NIA form
    4. Go through the commission of oath
    5. Submit your stamped forms back to the NIA office

    Now, let’s explain each step in details

    First, you need to file a police report

    Filing a police report in the case of a missing Ghana card doesn’t necessarily mean it was stolen.

    You’re filing the report, so the police give you a document to take to the National Identification Authority(NIA).

    Submit the police documents to the NIA

    The NIA office is located at Shiashi around Legon in Accra. You can find the full list of NIA Offices in all districts here.

    You head there and submit the document to claim that you misplaced the former card and want to apply for a new one.

    Claim an NIA form

    You’ll be given a form to fill after putting forth your claims of a missing card. You’d have to pay for the card for GHS 30 (this is the only fee you pay for the replacement of your Ghana Card).

    Your police report will be inspected to check for the authenticity of your claim.

    Go through the commission of oath

    Once you’ve filled the forms, you’ll be asked to go to the commission of oath office to get your forms stamped.

    The commission of oath office is located just beside the NIA office.

    Submit your stamped forms back to the NIA office

    After your forms have been stamped, you the commission of oath you’ll need to return the forms to the NIA office.

    You’ll be asked to return in a week or two times when your documents have been processed, and your card is ready.

    A ghana Card in the hands of a Ghanaian

    Conclusion

    It’s very important to have a Ghana card at all times. So meaning in the case of your card getting missing, it shouldn’t take you more than a month to get it back because it’s a very important card that validates your citizenship as a Ghanaian.

    Your inability to establish your identity in the future could make life difficult for you in Ghana since the government is planning to make the Ghana Card our main identity card formally. 

  • Ghana Card: Registration, Benefits and All You Should Know

    Ghana Card: Registration, Benefits and All You Should Know

    The National Identification Authority (NIA) will start issuing instant smart National ID cards under a very strict multi-level verification process.

    The ID card, dubbed Ghana Card, is meant to be the primary ID card that citizens will use to access all services in the country, including even travelling within the West African sub-region.

    It will be the only valid ID for application for a bank account, passport, telephone number, property acquisition, drivers license and much more.

    The registration exercise will begin in the Greater Accra region and move to other regions in the country. The presence of Ghana card will eliminate the usefulness of all other cards possessed as Ghanaians.

    What is Ghana Card?

    The Ghana Card is a national identity card that is issued by the Ghanaian authorities to Ghanaian citizens – both resident and non-resident, and legally and permanently resident foreign nationals. It is proof of identity, citizenship, and residence of the holder. The current version is in ID1 format and biometric.

    What you need to Register for the Ghana Card

    The pre-requisite for the Ghana Card is the Biometric Birth Certificate/Valid Ghanaian Passport

    How to Register for the Ghana Card

    With your Biometric Birth Certificate or Valid Ghanaian Passport, visit any of the registration centres when they are in your district and you will be walked through the process.

    Types of the Ghana Card

    There are two types of the Ghana Card. They are the Barcode Card and the Dual interface Chip Card. These two cards will be issued differently and the one an individual gets depends on his/her age. The Barcode Card is for Ghanaians between the ages of 0+ to 14, while the Dual Interface Chip Card will be issued to those 15 years and above.

    Features and Details on the Ghana Card (Dual Interface Chip Card)

    Front View

    1. “REPUBLIC OF GHANA”
    2. “National Identity Card”
    3. Surname
    4. First name
    5. Middle Name(s)
    6. Sex
    7. Date of Birth
    8. Height
    9. Randomly generated Personal ID Number (PIN)
    10. Date of Expiry (normally 10 years after the date of issue)

    Back View

    1. THIS CARD IS THE PROPERTY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA. IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST NIA OFFICE OR POLICE STATION
    2. Holder’s signature
    3. Serial Number
    4. Flying eagle to the right of the card.
    5. Holder’s biometric and personal information stored in a 2-D barcode which can only be read with a card reader.

    NB: The Ghana Card contains second and third level security features by the NIA (National Identification Authority): On the photo a micro-holographic reflecting stamp is placed. The back contains the machine-readable zone.

    The microchip, inside the card, contains biometric data such as fingerprints of the holder, the image, signature, etc. The data can be extracted from the chip with wireless RFID technology. The ID card serves as a travel document for national travel. The validity of the card is 10 years and is compulsory for citizens over 16.

    Visible Images on the Card

    1. Ghana Flag to the left top corner
    2. Ghana’s Coat of Arms to the right top corner
    3. Ghost portrait of cardholder
    4. Main portrait of image of cardholder
    5. Map of Ghana

    Issuing Procedure

    The identity card is requested at the districts (and is issued for free to all Ghanaians ) where a digital picture of the bearer’s face and fingerprints are taken. The card should be picked up in person after 15 days, where the bearer identifies himself/herself with his/her fingerprints.

    Benefits, Importance, and Usefulness of the Ghana Card

    1. Health Delivery: The personal identification number (PIN) and biometrics/personal information is cross-checked with the existing data in the National Identification System during a Ghana Card holder’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration.
    2. Passport Acquisition: Any time a Ghana Card holder applies for a passport, their personal identification number (PIN) is captured on the passport and their personal information cross-checked with the data in the National Identification System. A “Ghana Card” holder may not be able to acquire a passport if they do not possess the Ghana Card. This is because only people who qualify to hold Ghanaian passports will be issued with one since the individual’s nationality can be properly checked from the National Identification System.
    3. Acquisition of Driver’s License: The personal identification number (PIN) is one of the required information the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) demands as soon as the Ghana Card is issued to applicants. The PIN is captured on a Ghana Card holder’s driver’s license and vehicle registration documents. The personal information is also verified from the NIA to determine a person’s true identity for license acquisition and establish the true identities of vehicle owners. A time will come when a person may not be able to make new registration or renewal at the DVLA without their Ghana Card.
    4. Shipping and Clearing of Goods from the Port: All goods a Ghana Card holder exports out of Ghana or imports into Ghana is directly linked to their personal identification number (PIN) to eliminate fraud and theft in the shipping and clearing of goods at the ports and harbours of Ghana.
    5. Receipt of Banking Services: A Ghana Cardholder can use the card as identity verification document when opening bank account, withdrawing money from the bank or receiving money transfers in Ghana. It is easier for a Ghana Card holder to take a loan from the bank whether they work in an identifiable institution or not. This is because their identity can be easily verified and the banks are confident that they can be traced in the event of loan default based on their PIN or biometric information stored on the Ghana Card.
    6.  Credit Information: The use of the Ghana Card can enable the banks in Ghana to easily establish person credit-worthiness from the Credit Referencing Agencies any time they apply for a loan. This may lead drastically to the reduction in bank rates on loans since the banks can establish whether they are already servicing a loan from another bank which will result in a reduction in the incidents of bad debts.
    7. Registration of Business: Business registration is linked to a Ghana Card holder’s PIN to help identify them as the true owner of their business. The Registrar General’s Department makes it a requirement for all business owners to provide their PIN on the Ghana Card during business registration. This eliminates business registration fraud through the exposure of false identities and prevents multiple registrations of businesses for fraudulent purposes.
    8. Education: The PIN of a Ghana Card holder’s child is captured during enrollment into primary school and the number is used for admission into every school level until the child completes tertiary education. This helps in tracking the progress of a Ghana Card holder’s child in the educational sector for necessary policy interventions. It prevents a person’s Ghana Card from by a replaced, and unqualified ones by some school authorities during admission. Students who qualify for student’s loan are able to use the Ghana Card to establish their identities to eliminate fraud. Data from the NIA database enables the Ministry of Education to plan effectively for the provision of targeted educational infrastructure and other resources for their community.
    9. Job Search: The Ghana Card is used to establish a personal identity during a job search. This bolsters their chances of getting the job as employers will be sure they are dealing with the rightful owner of the certificates a person provides in support of their qualifications.
    10. Disaster Management: Identification of true victims of disasters is often problematic because there are infiltrators who take advantage of the absence of credible identification system to benefit at the expense of the affected ones. Data on a person’s Ghana Card is used to establish whether they live in an area affected by a disaster to enable them to receive relief items.
    11. Access to Social Services: The Ghana Card authenticates a persons entitlement to government services. Services such as LEAP payments and free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration for persons below 18 years or above 70 years is made dependent on the presentation of the Ghana Card.
    12. Protecting the Rights of Children: Child trafficking, especially for forced labour, is on the increase in Ghana and children get lost daily. It has been very difficult to establish the identities of children rescued from human traffickers or those found in the streets to reunite them with their parents. Since a Ghana Card holder’s child’s fingerprints and parents’ information are stored in the national database, it is easier to return a Ghana Card holder’s lost child to them when their live fingerprints are taken and matched into the NIS.
    13.  Electoral Registration: During voter registration, a Ghana Card holder’s PIN is captured for the authentication of their citizenship, name, age and residence to determine whether they qualify to vote or not.
    14. Travelling: The Ghana Card is used to validate a person identity at airports, borders, police check posts and while booking tickets. The emerging Ghana railway travel may require a person to carry their Ghana Card especially if e-tickets are introduced.
    15.  E-Commerce & Payment Industry: The Ghana Card is used in a multiplicity of situations – to register for offline services such as a loan or an insurance plan while buying a car. There have been past issues raised about Know Your Customer norms for Cash Cards like E-zwich and ATM Cards. The Ghana Card is likely to be made mandatory for the validation of all payments. Ghanaian companies currently offering m-commerce transactions such as Tigo Cash and the Airtel Zap service used for sending and receiving money, topping up airtime, transferring credit to others, paying utility bills as well as goods and services using the mobile phone opt for the Ghana Card as a verification document.
    16.  Pension Claims: As identity theft occurs when someone uses a person’s personal information, such as Social Security number without their permission to commit fraud by claiming their benefits or that of a relation. The Ghana Card identifies a Ghana Card holder as the rightful and only person authorized to receive their pension benefits. In the event of the Ghana Card holder’s death, only their children or spouse named on their Ghana Card will benefit from their pension claim.
    17. SIM Card Registration: With previous generations of ID Cards one of the key issues with the directive by the National Communications Authority for registration of all SIM cards for getting a mobile connection has been the verification of the individual getting the connection. Particularly in urban areas, and with a migrant population in Ghana, authentication of individuals has been an issue; as a few people did not possess any ID at all. So the Ghana Card has become the acceptable verification document for mobile connection.
    18. Hire Purchase: The Ghana Card is used in establishing a person identity when making hire purchase arrangements as it contains their digital picture and biometric information that conclusively establishes their identity in addition to their personal and residential information.
    19. Insurance Claims: As a person needs to prove their identity in the event of any disaster for which they have to make insurance claims. The Ghana Card provides them with the necessary information they need to conclusively establish their identity.
    20. Remittances from Abroad: Identity theft happens in many ways: a thief obtains credit card receipts or bank statements from your wallet or trash; personal information is inadvertently provided over the phone or Internet, or other confidential information. Before a person even realizes their personal information has been compromised, their credit and goods are claimed by fraudulent persons. The use of the Ghana Card and PIN in claiming goods and monies sent from abroad has been designed to prevent unauthorized persons from claiming what is due to the Ghana Card holder.
  • How to link your SSNIT Number to your NIA (Ghana Card) Number

    How to link your SSNIT Number to your NIA (Ghana Card) Number

    The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is merging the social security numbers of members with their NIA (Ghana Card) numbers.

    The new NIA Numbers (Ghana Card Numbers) will replace the unique scheme identification numbers that SSNIT is currently using.

    The merger is in compliance with Regulation 7 (1) of the National Identity Register Regulations, 2012, LI 2111, and a directive from the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA).

    Sample confirmation message after linking SSNIT and NIA/Ghana Card Numbers

    Also, starting next month, new subscribers to the national pension scheme (SSNIT) would be required to have Ghana cards before they would be taken on board.

    There are three ways you can do the merger. These are:

    1. By walking into any SSNIT office near you
    2. By using the shortcode – *711*9#
    3. by using the SSNIT website

    Why you should merge/link your SSNIT and NIA (Ghana Card) Numbers

    1. You only have to carry your Ghana Card for all transactions
    2. Easy identification of nominated dependants
    3. You save money because you don’t need to pay for a SSNIT card
    4. It’s a legal requirement

    What you need to merge your SSNIT and Ghana Card Numbers

    To link your SSNIT and Ghana Card Number, you need to have the following:

    • Your NIA number
    • SSNIT number
    • Mobile phone number
    • Active email address

    How to find your NIA/Ghana Card Number

    To find your NIA or Ghana Card number, all you need is your Ghana Card. Once you have the Ghana Card, look at the section that says “Personal ID Number”. You will find an alphanumeric code in the format “GNXXXXXXXXXX”.

    The alphanumeric code is your NIA Number or your Ghana Card number. It is this code that you will use to merge your SSNIT and NIA Numbers.

    How to merge your SSNIT and Ghana Card on your Phone

    1. Dial *711*9# on your mobile phone
    2. Select option 1
    3. Enter your SSNIT Number
    4. Enter your email address (if the phone number you are using is different from your phone number registered in our database)
    5. Enter the Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card
    6. Select option 1 to complete the merging of your SSNIT and the NIA numbers (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card)
    7. Wait for the confirmation message

    How to merge your SSNIT and NIA (Ghana Card) Number online

    Follow these steps to merge your SSNIT and NIA Number very fast:

    1. Visit the official SSNIT Members Website – https://www.ssnit.org.gh/member/
    2. Log in with your current SSNIT number and Password
    3. Request for a new Password here if you don’t have one and use it to login
    4. At the top bar, click on the “Merge My NIA” button
    5. Read the terms and conditions and check the box to continue
    6. Enter your NIA Number to continue
    7. Confirm your email and phone number
    8. Click submit to successfully link your SSNIT Number and NIA Number.
  • Steps to apply for Ghana Card right now if you missed the mass registration

    Steps to apply for Ghana Card right now if you missed the mass registration

    The Ghana card registration was held in 2019 across the country and resumed in 2020 August. Despite the exercise being held twice in the country, many people still have not undergone their registration for the card.

    Due to the importance of this card, one can’t decide to register for it. It is a national identity card issued by the Ghana National identification authority(NIA) to citizens of the country, both residents and non-residents. The card can also be issued to foreigners who are legal and permanent residents.

    People of the age 15 and above are eligible to register for the Ghana card. Refusal to register for the Ghana card will get your name removed from the country’s economy and lose several social, economic, and political benefits.

    As of now, you can register for the ghana card online or go to the NIA office at Shiashi to get registered. First, you need to know the requirements for the Ghana card. The requirements are most necessary. During the mass registration, some of the requirements were really a problem for some people.

    If you happen to be a Ghanaian by birth, registration, or naturalisation and you reside in Ghana currently, you require a Ghana card. The card is also necessary for Ghanaians living abroad and foreign nationals who are legal or permanent residents in Ghana. 

    Necessary documents required to get a Ghana Card

    • Name, date, and place of birth, residential address, and digital address code.
    • Parent, partner, and next of kin information. Prepare to have addresses, names and nationality, hometown, and other personal data.
    • Parental information, including their Names, Address dates, and places of birth.
    • Biometrics, including your fingerprints, iris, and photograph). The NIA will take data at the registration centre.
    • Primary verification documents. These include your birth certificate, valid password, certificate of acquired citizenship, or naturalisation certificate.

    Once you have all these details ready, you’re eligible to register for a Ghana card. And you were not able to register for the Ghana card during the mass registration, so you want to register for it before it’s getting too late for you. You can go to the NIA office at Shiashi to register or simply open the NIA online portal to register online. 

    How to register for the Ghana card online 

    Not very long ago, the National Identification Authority(NIA) launched an online Ghana card registration procedure. This was done to reduce the workload on the NIA agents working on getting everyone registered. Also, due to the covid 19. So now, from the comfort of your homes, you can simply log in to the NIA portal and follow the procedures to get registered. 

    Procedures To Register For The Ghana Card

    1. Go to the official website of the NIA and open the online registration portal at https://register.nia.gov.gh/register.
    2. Click on the “start new application” to be taken to the page where you’ll register. 
    3. On this page, an automatic registration ID will be generated for you. Write it down to be used later. 
    4. Enter a password of your choice in the “password box and re-enter it again. 
    5. Click on the “start registration button” to begin the process. 
    6. Now, you’ll be given a form to fill. First, write your names and then click on “yes, this is the name I want to use.” 
    7. This is the aspect where questions about your nationality will be asked. Do you have an existing National ID? are you a dual citizen? You’re required to choose yes/no in this step.
    8. Proof of nationality. You’re required to provide either your birth certificate or national passport.
    9. In this next step, you’ll be asked to select your means of identification to choose between an NHIS card, driver’s license, passport, SSNIT card, tax identification number, or national voters ID. 
    10. Click on the “save and continue” button. 
    11. You’ll receive a message prompt asking if you want to continue; click yes. 
    12. You’ll be directed to the next section of the application.
    13. You’ll fill in details of your gender, height, marital status, hair color, and education. Save and continue once you’re done filling in the correct information. 
    14. Fill inaccurate details of your date of birth, hometown, occupation, and place of birth. 
    15. You’ll be directed to the declaration page now.
    16. click yes to accept the declaration 
    17. You’ll receive an email confirming your application for the Ghana card. An option to download the document will be in your email. 
    18. Visit any NIA office with your printed Ghana card application forms to be finalized and your card to be handed to you. 

    Suppose you go to the National Identification Authority (here is a list of the NIA offices in Ghana, use the one nearest to you) for the registration of the Ghana card. In that case, you’ll be asked to download and fill out the Registration Application Form (Household) and submit it to the NIA Head Office or via [email protected].

    The Form can be found on the NIA website (www.nia.gov.gh).

    Compulsory requirements: The applicant’s Birth Certificate or valid Passport. Your registration will be finalized at the NIA office. Your card will be processed and given to you after a few minutes. This process is free. 

    Conclusion

    The Ghana Card is a crucial National identification. 

    In fact, it will be our primary identification in the country from next year, so if you must register for yours as early as possible while it’s still free. Other than that, in a few years, you’ll find yourself paying a lot of money for the card. 

  • Ghana Card: List of All Registration Centres & NIA Offices you can Apply at

    Ghana Card: List of All Registration Centres & NIA Offices you can Apply at

    The National Identification Authority has opened up offices for all those who don’t have the Ghana Card yet and wish to apply.

    Ghanaians who wish to register for the Ghana card may do so at selected offices of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Registrar General Department (RGD) where NIA provides registration services.

    https://mfidie.com/full-list-location-275-nia-district-offices-in-ghana/

    The GRA offices are also being used since the Ghana Card is now merged with TIN.

    Ghanaians who registered for the card within the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA) where the above GRA and RGD offices are located may visit the offices for their cards.

    Ghanaians whose cards are damaged or missing may have them replaced when NIA’s Regional and District offices are reopened for business.

    NIA will duly notify the public when the offices are reopened. Persons whose cards are missing are required to report the loss to the nearest Police Station and obtain police extract to that effect which they must present to the NIA for their cards to be replaced. Replacement of a card attracts a statutory fee of GHS 30.

    Also, starting from Monday, 9th August 2021, applicants who registered for the Ghana card within the Ayawaso West Wuogon during the mass registration exercise but have not yet received their cards may visit the NIA
    Headquarters in Accra for their cards. The cards will be issued from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

    In this article, we will give you the locations of all the offices of the NIA where you can go to apply for the Ghana Card. The list is arranged by region.

    Here is the list of NIA offices where you can apply or register for a Ghana Card.

    Ashanti Region

    GRA/RGD OFFICE FOR GHANA CARDLOCATIONDIGITAL ADDRESS
    MANHYIA SOUTH (ADUM STO)GRA ADUM OPPOSITE SPEEDOF PARCEL SERVICEAK-037-6041
    OBUASI MUNICIPAL (GRA STO)OBUASI MUNICIPALAO-017-9991
    SUBIN (RGD SUBIN)REGISTRAR GENERAL’S
    DEPARTMENT(RGD)
    AK-037-0633
    ASOKWA TSC 1OLD AREA COUNCIL BLOCK (ASOKWA) KUMASIA2-0273-1539

    Bono Region

    GRA/RGD OFFICE FOR GHANA CARDLOCATIONDIGITAL ADDRESS
    BEREKUM EAST (BEREKUM STO)URBAN COUNCIL (OLD DISTRICT ASSEMBLY)BB-0022-5707
    SUNYANI WEST (RGD
    SUNYANI)
    ADJACENT THE DISTRICT
    ASSEMBLY
    BY-0007-9136
    SUNYANI TSC 1GRABS-0006-3004

    Central Region

    GRA/RGD OFFICE FOR GHANA CARDLOCATIONDIGITAL ADDRESS
    AGONA WEST (AGONA SWEDRU STO)GRA SWEDRUCO-0037-3995
    AWUTU SENYA EAST
    (KASOA STO)
    GRA KASOACG-1580-0850
    CAPE COST TSC 1GRA OFFICE TSC1 ABURACC-095-0046

    Eastern Region

    GRA/RGD OFFICE FOR GHANA CARDLOCATIONDIGITAL ADDRESS
    KWAHU WEST (NKAWKAW STO)OLD MUNICIPAL HEALTH
    DIRECTORATE NEAR MTTD OFFICE ON NKWAKAW-ATIBIE ROAD
    EJ-0025-7499
    KOFORIDUA TSC 1GRA PREMISES KOFORIDUAEN-009-9141

    Greater Accra Region

    GRA/RGD OFFICE FOR GHANA CARDLOCATIONDIGITAL ADDRESS
    GA EAST (ACHIMOTA
    GRA-STO)
    DOME ZONAL COUNCIL (CLOSE TO DOME GCB)GE-307-0311
    ASHIAMAN (ASHAIMAN GRA-STO)ASHAIMAN GRA OFFICE
    (OPPOSITE ASHAIMAN
    SECONDARY SCHOOL AROUND THE ASHAIMAN MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY)
    GB-002-6849
    LA
    NKWANTANANG/MADINA (MADINA GRA-STO)
    NIA/GRA OFFICE MADINA
    ZONGO JUNCTION (WITHIN THE PREMISES OF KENCITY BUILDING CLOSE TO THE SHELL FILLING STATION)
    GM-016-4638
    ABLEKUMA CENTRAL
    (MATAHEKO STO)
    GRA STO, METAHEKO (KANESHIE OPPOSITE ACCRA ACADEMY)GA-400-4185
    ASHIEDU-KETEKE
    ODODODIODIOO
    (AGBOGBLOSHIE STO)
    AGBOGBLOSHIE TSC *GRA
    OFFICE (OPPOSITE THE ONION OR YAM MARKEK ON THE SAME PREMISES WITH ECOBANK AND UMB BANK)
    GA-177-00742
    AYAWASO EAST (OSU
    MTO)
    NIA/GRA OFFICE (OSU
    DANQUAH CIRLE BESIDES THE PRESBY CHURCH
    GL-029-4880
    ABLEKUMA SOUTH (LTO – LARGE TAX PAYER OFFICE – HIGHSTREET)LTO,GRA LARGE TAX PAYERS OFFICE LOCATED IN THE
    STANDARD CHARTED BANK. HIGH STREET ACCRA (OPPOSITE HOTCASS SCHOOL)
    GA-226-1347
    ADABRAKA TSC 1NIA/GRA ADABRAKA TSC1
    OFFICE (ADJACENT PAPA’S PIZZA, OPPOSITE SOCIETE GENERAL BANK RINGROAD)
    GA-048-6809
    OSU KLOTEY TIN CENTER, RGDRGD (TIN OFFICE) (AROUND THE TEMA STATION OPPOSITE THE GHANA NEWS AGENCY)GA-110-5263
    TEMA EAST TIN CENTER, CUSTOMS LONGROOMGRA/CUSTOMS OFFICE
    LONGROOM (CLOSE TO GAPOHA HEIGHTS OFFICE)
    GT-057-4101
    TEMA CENTRAL TIN
    CENTRE TSC-2
    NIA/GRA OFFICE COMMUNITY 1 (NICHOLAS PLAZZA CLOSE TO MELCOM)GT-021-9202
    TEMA WEST SPINTEX TSC 1GRA OFFICE COMM. 18
    JUNCTION AT THE BACK OF KFC
    GT-341-7438
    AYAWASO NORTH (KINBU LTO)GRA OFFICE KINBU (OPPOSITE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
    ACCRA CENTRAL)
    GA-144-3422

    Northern Region

    GRA/RGD OFFICE FOR GHANA CARDLOCATIONDIGITAL ADDRESS
    TAMALE NORTH (RGD TAMALE)REGISTER GENERAL’S
    DEPARTMENT (N/R CO
    ORDINATING COUNCIL
    NT-0066-0976
    TAMALE TSC1GRA OFFICENT-0024-3166

    Upper East Region

    GRA/RGD OFFICE FOR GHANA CARDLOCATIONDIGITAL ADDRESS
    BAWKU CENTRAL (BAWKU STO)GRA BAWKU (ENROLLMENT)UA-0017-1506
    BOLGACOMMUNITY ICT CENTER AT YARIGABIISIUB-0225-0932

    Upper West Region

    GRA/RGD OFFICE FOR GHANA CARDLOCATIONDIGITAL ADDRESS
    WAGRA OFFICEXW-0023-8152

    Volta Region

    GRA/RGD OFFICE FOR GHANA CARDLOCATIONDIGITAL ADDRESS
    HO TSC 1GRA OFFICEVH-0003-7697

    Western Region

    GRA/RGD OFFICE FOR GHANA CARDLOCATIONDIGITAL ADDRESS
    TARKWA (TARKWA STO)GRA OFFICE NEAR TNA PARKWT-0006-4205
    SEKONDI (RGD SEKONDI TAKORADI)SEKONDI SUBMETRO OFFICEWS-006-5605
    TAKORADI TSC 1GRA-TSC1WS-350-1152

    Frequently Asked Questions about Ghana Card

    Where can I get Ghana card?

    If you have not applied for the Ghana Card already, you can go to the nearest NIA office to apply for a new Ghana Card. However, if you misplaced/lost your Ghana Card, you need to follow the steps outlined by the NIA to replace it.

    How much does the Ghana card cost?

    A new Ghana Card application is free. However, any individual who wishes to use the premium service to apply for their Ghana Card will pay GHS 250. Also, it costs GHS 30 to make changes to your Ghana Card at any of the application centers.

    How do I check my Ghana card status?

    If you want to check the status of your Ghana Card (whether it is ready or not), you’ll have to visit the NIA Centre you applied to on the date you were given to report for the Card. You could wait a week more, so you are sure it is printed.

    Can you do Ghana Card online?

    Yes. You can start the application process for the Ghana Card online by completing the online application form on the NIA website.

    How do I check if my Ghana Card is valid?

    You can check the authenticity of your Ghana Card by using specialized apps with Near Field Communication (NFC) feature. Here is a full article on how to check if your Ghana Card is valid.

    Can I use my Ghana Card number as a TIN number?

    Yes, you can use your Ghana Card as your TIN. Starting from 1st April 2021, the Ghana Card Personal Identification Number (Ghana Card PIN) is used as a form of Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for Individual Taxpayers in Ghana. The Ghana Card PIN has replaced the TIN issued by GRA to Individual Taxpayers from April 1, 2021.

    What is the ID number on the Ghana card?

    Your Ghana Card ID Number is represented by the Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card. It is in the format GHS-XXXXXXXXX-X. Usually, when entering the ID Number on the Ghana Card, you have to enter letters and figures without the hyphens in the format: GHSXXXXXXXXX.

  • How To Buy Bitcoin Safely In Ghana

    How To Buy Bitcoin Safely In Ghana

    Buying bitcoin in Ghana has become relatively easier now as compared with the past, due to the numerous platforms available for selling and buying bitcoins.

    As we indicated in a previous article How To Withdraw Bitcoin Through Your MTN Mobile Money Account, there are several ways to buy and sell bitcoin in Ghana.

    In this article, we shall look at three ways of buying bitcoin in Ghana for all purposes.

    How To Buy Bitcoin Through Ecurrency4U.net

    Ecurrency4U.net promises to be the biggest and most successful crypto exchange platform in Ghana with millions of Ghana cedis worth of bitcoin exchanged so far.

    They have a huge stock of bitcoin and cash so they are your sure bet portal for selling huge volumes of bitcoin. The steps involved in selling on ecurrency4u.net are listed below.

    1. Visit the site and register for a user account.
    2. Login to your account
    3. Click ‘Buy Ecurrency’
    4. Select Bitcoin from the list.
    5. Select Your preferred mobile money platform as your payment method
    6. Enter the amount you want to buy in Dollars
    7. Enter the mobile money number you wish to pay with.
    8. Enter the name on the mobile money account
    9. Your order will be received upon successful entry of details. If you chose the automatic payment system, you’ll receive a popup on your phone, requiring you to confirm payment for the bitcoin. Kindly dial your pin code and confirm the transaction.
      If you choose to pay manually, kindly copy the number displayed on your screen and make a payment from your mobile money wallet to that number.
    10. In the case of manual payment, take note of your transaction ID as you’ll be required to type it to confirm payment.
    11. Once the payment is confirmed, the bitcoin will be transferred into your Ecurrency4u account instantly.

    How To Buy Through Remitano

    For you to be able to buy bitcoin from Remitano you need to, first of all, have an active remitano account. In the subsequent lines of this article, we shall cover:

    • How to register for remitano account
    • How to place buy order for bitcoin on remitano
    • How to make payment for bitcoin on remitano

    Register For A Remitano Account

    1. Visit Remitano.com and click Login/register
    2. Click on Google under “sign in with”
    3. Enter your email address and enter your email password
    4. You’ll be logged in to your account.
    5. Setup your account by editing your profile.

    Placing Buy Order For Bitcoin On Remitano

    1. Go to your remitano home page and click on ‘buy now
    2. From the homepage, you’ll see a list of sellers
    3. Locate the one you wish to buy from and click on buy now
    4. Enter the amount of coin you wish to buy from the seller and click ‘Buy BTC’ to open transaction window.

    Note: “Amount limits” is the minimum and maximum limit of bitcoin that the seller (ad creator) wants to trade. You can only trade within this limit.

    How To Make Payment For BTC On Remitano

    1. Copy the ad creator’s payment method details from the page, call them to verify their payment details and proceed to make payment to that number.
    2. The transaction will automatically switch to “Awaiting payment” mode.
    3. Click on ‘I have made payment‘ and type your Transaction ID into the box provided.
    4. Wait for the seller to confirm that they have received payment from you and then the bitcoin will be released to your wallet.

    How To Buy BTC On Payplux

    Using  Payplux to buy bitcoin in Ghana is one of the most convenient ways of acquiring BTC since it has a simple interface and requires less input.

    Look through the steps provided below to enable you to buy bitcoin using Payplux.

    Register For An Account

    To register for an account,

    1. Visit: Payplux.com and click on “Get started”
    2. Fill in the spaces provided for your phone number (Preferably your mobile money number), your email address, your full name and preferred password).
    3. Click on signup
    4. Check your email account for a link to confirm your email.

    Placing Order For Bitcoin

    To place an order for your bitcoin, you need to first of all access your newly created payplux account first.  After logging in to your payplux account, follow the steps below.

    1. Click on Buy & Sell in your account
    2. Click on Buy
    3. Select the coin you want to buy under the “Buying” tab
    4. Enter the amount to buy in USD (The rate is just below the box where you write the amount)

    The amount you have to pay will appear in a box just beneath that. 5. Click on Buy Bitcoin USD (… GHS)

    Making Payment For Bitcoin On Payplux

    1. Select your payment method (Mobile Money)
    2. Select the preferred network
    3. Enter the mobile number associated with the mobile money account.
    4. Click on ‘Pay Now’ to make payment
    5. Confirm the transaction on your phone when you receive a popup.
    6. The bitcoin will be released into your wallet upon successfully making payment.

    Conclusion 

    The above methods listed for buying bitcoin in Ghana are the ones we have tried and tested and are comfortable with. There are other options including buying from individuals directly. However, this comes at very high risk. Majority of the people who put up ads on social media claiming that they have bitcoin for sale at some very low rates are usually scammers and are only in for your money. In any case, only buy bitcoin from people you know and can trust. If you know of any other ways of buying bitcoin in Ghana, please let us know in the comment box. We would love to update our list based on your comment.

  • How To Check Your MTN SIM Registration Status

    How To Check Your MTN SIM Registration Status

    In today’s digital world, the use of the Mobile phone is practically impossible to do away with.

    It has formed part of our lives one way or the other and we have had to understand and live with this for so many years.

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    One thing that for sure drives the usage of mobile phones in most parts of the world is the Simcard.

    While Wifi connectivity may be enough for running your phone especially the smartphones, Simcard is largely the driver for mobile phones, especially in Ghana.

    At such, it is important that we discuss the use of the Simcard in our mobile devices and how to ensure that they are registered properly.

    When we talk of mobile telecommunications network operators in Ghana, there’s one name which stands out presently and that’s MTN.

    With the possibility of your Simcard being involved in any situation where you need to identify ownership of it, how do you verify your Simcard Registration status and details on MTN?

    Well, I have all the answers you need to that question in this very article. Sit tight and find the answers you want and more below.

    How To Check Your Sim Card Registration Details

    To check whether your SIM card is registered and also find out the SIM card registration details of your MTN line, kindly follow the steps below:

    1. Using the Simcard you want to verify, dial *400#
    2. Wait for some few seconds for the result to load.
    3. If registered properly, you’d see your name in full appear on the next page with other information about how to correct wrong registration details.

    So, for example, in my case, when I dial that code on my MTN number, I get this feedback: GODWIN GABLA.

    However, if the SIM card is not registered, you’ll be informed in the feedback that the SIM card isn’t registered.

    What To Do If Your Registration Details Are Inaccurate

    For some strange or coincidental reasons, you may have some parts of your registration details inaccurately entered. When you confirm this by dialling *400#, what are the options available for you?

    Here, under this subheading, I shall run you through the necessary steps you need to take to handle such a situation.

    • Visit any nearby any MTN Ghana branch with your ID card, images of your ID card and other relevant information to personally change your registration details.
    • You can also call the customer care line ‘100’ and follow the prompts to talk to an agent about your problem. Make sure to have all details about your sim card and your ID card available before making this call.
    • You may also Whatsapp MTN customer care line via 0555300000.
    • If you prioritize emails, you can as well send your ID card, your details, Simcard details and other vital information via emails to [email protected].

    Why Do You Need To Get Your Simcard Properly Registered?

    Simcard registration is a very important part of the Telecommunication process, especially in Ghana.

    With the spate of mobile technology fraud activities going on, you need to ensure that your Simcard is properly registered so that in case of any Simcard problems or Mobile payment issues, you can always lay claims of ownership.

    You can’t claim a Simcard which bears a different registration detail aside from the one available on your ID card. It would be very difficult for you to do, even if you succeed.

    Conclusion

    In Ghana, the majority of us use sim cards on our mobile phones since mobile data is the largest form of internet access in the country.

    Aside from that, calls and text messages are usually done with our Simcards hence the proliferation of Simcard usage in the country.

    But, using your Simcard on a phone is not enough. You need to register your Simcard and make sure that it is properly registered in order to avert any future challenges which are likely to come your way by way of using your Simcard.

    In this article, I was able to take you through the steps involved in verifying your MTN Simcard registration details plus how to correct any errors associated with your registration.

    I hope this article was helpful to you. If you have any questions, comments or reservations regarding this article, kindly let us know in the comment box below.

  • How to extend MTN bonus with just 1 pesewa (GHS 0.01) before it expires

    How to extend MTN bonus with just 1 pesewa (GHS 0.01) before it expires

    MTN Ghana is the biggest telecommunications network in Ghana, momentarily. Their Mobile Money service is also the biggest mobile payment and transact solution in Ghana right now.

    A lot of us use Mobile Money for a lot of stuff, among which is to buy credit for ourselves or family and friends. On MTN Mobile Money, you can only buy credit for MTN lines. If you look at buying credit for other networks with mobile money via USSD, check out MOVE or ALEXpay.

    MTN gives a 100% bonus on credit purchased with Mobile Money. This is a very good move, except for one annoying restriction – the bonus credit only lasts for 3 days.

    Take this scenario: You purchase GHS 50 worth of credit via MTN Mobile Money to activate one of MTN’s bundle plans. You are instantly given GHS 50 worth of bonus credit for MTN Calls and SMS. But this credit is for just 3 days. What are you going to do? Start calling everyone just to waste the credit? Well, you don’t have to.

    This little trick leverages MTN’s own 3-day limit to help you extend your bonus credit if you have not used it up. What’s more? it only costs you 1 pesewa (GHS 0.01) to execute the trick each time.

    How to extend your MTN Bonus Credit

    1. Dial the MTN Mobile Money shortcode on your phone – *170#
    2. Select option 3 – Buy Airtime
    3. Enter Amount, type 0.01 (this represents 1 pesewa or GHS 0.01)
    4. Enter your mobile number
    5. Confirm your mobile number
    6. Enter your pin number to confirm the transaction

    Once confirmed, you will receive GHS 0.01 worth of credit and your bonus credit will also be extended by 3 days. You can repeat the process every two or three days if you have a lot of bonus credit, to keep your bonus alive.

    Remember, you can only extend your bonus by up to 3 days. this means that doing the trick twice in one day does not mean you will get 6 days of bonus usage.

  • How To Reset Your Mobile Money Pin In Ghana

    How To Reset Your Mobile Money Pin In Ghana

    Mistakenly, have you blocked your mobile money pin, or have you forgot your MoMo pin? I know the panic involved when you forget your MoMo pin whereby there are a lot of funds on it. You start to lose hope and the stress involved is something else.

    The only option people are familiar with is to visit the network service center for assistance to regain back our pin. But do you know, you can reset your MoMo pin yourself?

    In this article, I will show you the steps to follow in order to reset your MoMo pin.

    How To Reset MTN Mobile Money Pin

    The steps that I will be listed here are highly focused on MTN MoMo, however, the steps are not restricted to MTN MoMo only.

    Before you can perform the MoMo reset, you need to set a recovery number first or else you cannot reset your MoMo pin when you lose it.

    Below are the steps to reset your MoMo pin.

    1. Dial *170# and select Option 6 (My Wallet)
    2. Select Option 5 (Change & Reset Pin)
    3. Select Option 2 (Reset Pin)
    4. Select Option 1 (Self Pin Reset)
    5. Select Option 1 (Add Recovery Contact)
    6. Select Option 4 (Reset Pin) A temporary password will be sent to your recovery number.
    7. Input the temporary password
    8. Now input four-digit new numbers you would like to use as your pin code and repeat

    Note that, you can’t use a code you have previously used for the MoMo service twice.

    How To Register Mobile Money Pin Recovery Number

    1. Dial *170# and select Option 6 (My Wallet)
    2. Select Option 5 (Change & Reset Pin)
    3. Select Option 2 (Reset Pin)
    4. Select Option 1 (Self Pin Reset)
    5. Now type any number that you own. It could be any other network but it should be an active number and not the same number you are resetting the pin code on.
    6. Enter your current Mobile Money pin code to confirm
    7. Enter OTP (One Time Password) which is a code that will be sent to the number you entered so you will have to check your other number to confirm the code.

    The above procedures help you to self reset your MoMo pin when you forget it. I always say, forgetfulness is part of everyone and so sometimes you have to know some of these tech tips in order to sort yourself out anytime you encounter any difficulty.

    The MTN Mobile Money service offers a lot of services just like using a bank. There are steps you need to take when you forget your Mtn Mobile Money pin.

    Conclusion

    Forgetting your Mobile Money Pin is nothing new. It happens to most of us and we become so frustrated that you have lost your pin. Most of the time, all you need to do is visit the nearest customer care service offices of the network provider in order for them to reset your pin for you.

    In this article, I have provided ways in which you can follow to self reset your pin.