Saudi Arabia Closes GOSI Bank Account for GCC Contributions – New Virtual Account & Credit Card Payment Methods Now Available 2026
Updated: Jul 24
Saudi Arabia closes GOSI bank account for GCC social security contributions. New virtual account and credit card payment methods now available for employers.
Employers can now make outstanding and future payments using either virtual account details or an online credit card payment through the GOSI portal.
Quick Facts: GOSI Payment Changes 2026
Feature | Details |
Effective Date | July 24, 2026 |
Old Payment Method | Bank account (permanently closed) |
New Payment Methods | Virtual account details OR online credit card payment |
Who Is Affected | Employers making social security contributions for GCC nationals |
Communication | GOSI emailed all registered employers with entity-specific virtual bank account numbers |
What Has Changed
Old Bank Account Permanently Closed
The previous bank account used for social security contributions for GCC nationals has been permanently closed. Employers can no longer use this method for any payments.
New Payment Options
Employers can now make contributions using one of two methods:
Payment Method | Details |
Virtual Account Details | Entity-specific virtual bank account numbers |
Online Credit Card Payment | Direct payment through the GOSI online portal |
How Employers Can Access Their Virtual Account
GOSI has emailed all registered employers their entity-specific virtual bank account numbers.
If You Have Not Received the Communication
Employers that have not received the email can retrieve their designated virtual account number by:
Logging into their GOSI online account
Navigating to the payment section
Viewing their assigned virtual account details
What Employers Must Do Now
Action | Details |
Check email | Verify if you received the GOSI communication with virtual account details |
Log in to GOSI account | Retrieve virtual account number if not received |
Update payment procedures | Cease using the old bank account immediately |
Make payments promptly | Use new payment methods for outstanding and future contributions |
Monitor for updates | Keep updated on any additional changes |
🔗 Official GOSI Portal
The primary portal for accessing GOSI services is the National Platform (National Portal) of Saudi Arabia, which hosts the GOSI online services .
You can also access GOSI directly through its official mobile application:
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