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;
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Purchased an Ireland State Savings product or onboarded with Ireland State Savings since 5th October 2014,
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Provided their Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) plus Evidence of Identity documentation and
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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’ve purchased prior to 5th October 2014, Contact us or call us at 0818 20 50 60 / 01 705 7200. Alternatively, complete this Registration Form and return it to us. Please note that you will receive confirmation of your SSCN within ten to fifteen working days of receipt by us of the Registration Form.
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