All the things you can't do unless you have a Ghana Card.
The Ghana card rollout began in 2017 as part of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration's efforts to digitalize the country's economy.
After receiving a copy of his national identification card, the president stated that the Ghana Card will make his life easier.
The card is to be used as a unique identifier for all transactions that require an individual's identification.
All non-citizens are required to register under L.I. 2111 (2012), Act 750.
Since the program's inception, the National Identification Authority (NIA) has reported that 16.7 million cards have been issued, with approximately 800,000 still to be collected.
There have been issues with obtaining the Ghana Card thus far, with many people complaining about having registered but not being able to access their cards.
This has become even more concerning due to the numerous purposes for which the Ghana Card is used, and as a result, some Ghanaians may suffer if they do not obtain their cards in a timely manner.
GhanaWeb compiles all transactions and procedures that cannot be completed without a Ghana Card.
Every financial transaction:
According to the Bank of Ghana, the Ghana Card is required for all transactions at all Bank of Ghana licensed and regulated financial institutions.
There will be no transactions possible without the Ghana Card.
-banks
- specific deposit
-taking establishments
- no down payment
financial institutions that take risks
- providers of payment services and dedicated electronic money issuers
- currency bureaus and credit bureaus
Loans for students:
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice-President of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of the According to him, the Ghana Card provides all of the information needed about students to make a loan decision without requiring them to provide a guarantor.
National Health Insurance Scheme: According to the National Health Insurance Scheme, only the Ghana Card will be accepted for healthcare services in the near future, necessitating the need for all Ghanaians to link their NHIS and Ghana cards right away. According to them, this is to provide a convenient way for all holders of a single card, the Ghana Card, to access healthcare.
Registration of SSNIT and TIN
The Ghana Card is also required for the registration of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). This is critical for improving the Trust's business practices.
Registration of SIM Cards:
SIM card registration requires the Ghana Card. SIM cards cannot be registered without this.
Voter registration: According to the Electoral Commission, the Ghana Card will soon be the sole ID for voter registration and compilation of the Voters Register for the next general elections in 2024.
Obtaining a Driver's License:
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) requires an applicant's Ghana Card PIN in order to issue a license. The PIN is recorded on the driver's license and vehicle registration documents of the holder.
Company Registration:
The Ghana Card is the most important document required to open a business in the country. The Ghana Card, among other things, confirms the identity and citizenship of the business owner.
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