Update for 2026: The Social Security System (SSS) has suspended the Number Coding System for walk-in transactions nationwide. Members, employers, and other stakeholders may now visit an SSS branch on their preferred weekday during business hours, Monday to Friday.
The change was issued under SSS Circular No. 2025-003, following the lifting of the COVID-19 public health emergency. This means the old branch schedule based on the last digit of an SS number or Employer (ER) ID is no longer required.
Is SSS number coding still required in 2026?
No. SSS suspended the Number Coding System for walk-in transactions at all SSS branches nationwide. You may visit on your preferred day from Monday to Friday during the branch’s business hours.
Before going to a branch, it is still a good idea to check whether your transaction can be completed online through the My.SSS Portal or the SSS Mobile App.
What happens if the SSS system is down?
Under the current SSS guidelines, if there is a system downtime, the branch may schedule appointments for people who are already waiting in line. Members, employers, and stakeholders may also choose to use available SSS electronic service channels, wait for the system to return, or come back the next day or on another preferred transaction day.
Previous SSS number coding schedule
The schedule below is for historical reference only and is no longer the current branch rule. SSS introduced the Number Coding System in 2020 under Circular No. 2020-017 to manage branch traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Monday – SS or ER number ending in 1 or 2
- Tuesday – ending in 3 or 4
- Wednesday – ending in 5 or 6
- Thursday – ending in 7 or 8
- Friday – ending in 9 or 0
This old schedule should not be used to determine which day you can visit an SSS branch in 2026.
Can I visit an SSS branch on any weekday?
Yes. Under Circular No. 2025-003, SSS members, employers, and stakeholders are free to visit SSS branches on their preferred day during business hours from Monday to Friday.
Can I do my SSS transaction online instead?
Many SSS services are available electronically. Depending on the transaction, members may be able to use the My.SSS Portal through the SSS website or the SSS Mobile App instead of visiting a branch. Check the official SSS website for the online service available for your specific transaction.
Official SSS source
The suspension is provided in SSS Circular No. 2025-003: Suspension of the Number Coding System and Branch Servicing Guidelines. The circular applies to all SSS branches nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SSS number coding still implemented in 2026?
No. The SSS Number Coding System for walk-in branch transactions has been suspended nationwide.
Do I have to follow the last digit of my SSS number?
No. The previous schedule based on the last digit of your SS number or ER ID is no longer the current rule.
What days can I visit an SSS branch?
You may visit on your preferred day from Monday to Friday during business hours, subject to the branch’s operating schedule.
Information in this article is based on official SSS guidance. Branch schedules and service availability may change, so check the official SSS website or your branch before visiting.
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