Social Security phone number: verified official numbers
The main Social Security phone number is 1-800-772-1213 (National toll-free number). The usa.gov pages we checked don't list a separate number for callers outside the US, and toll-free numbers usually can't be reached from a foreign phone network.
Checked on usa.gov on November 9, 2026.
All verified Social Security numbers
These are the number Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes on its official pages. We list only what we could read there ourselves; a number missing here may still be real, so check ssa.gov before you trust one that isn't.
| Line | Number | Works from abroad |
|---|---|---|
National toll-free number General Social Security questions and services Source: usa.gov | 1-800-772-1213 | Usually not (toll-free) |
Is this call really from Social Security?
You can't tell from caller ID alone: scammers routinely make a real Social Security number show up on your screen. The safe move is to hang up and call Social Security back on a number from the table above (or from the back of your card or an official letter), never on a number the caller gives you.
Treat these as red flags whoever the caller claims to be: pressure to act right now, threats of arrest, deportation or a frozen account, requests for gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, and any request for a one-time passcode, PIN or full password. Got a number you don't recognize? Check it below, or run it through the spam number checker.
How to call Social Security from abroad
The usa.gov pages we checked don't list a separate number for callers outside the US, and toll-free numbers usually can't be reached from a foreign phone network.
Toll-free numbers are paid for by the organization, and that arrangement mostly stops at the border, so a foreign mobile usually gets an error. Our guide to calling 1-800 numbers from outside the US covers the ways around it.
For hold times, the best hours to call from your time zone and what to have ready, see how to call Social Security from overseas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Social Security phone number?
The main Social Security phone number is 1-800-772-1213 (National toll-free number). The usa.gov pages we checked don't list a separate number for callers outside the US, and toll-free numbers usually can't be reached from a foreign phone network. We copied it from usa.gov on November 9, 2026.
Can I call Social Security from outside the US?
The usa.gov pages we checked don't list a separate number for callers outside the US, and toll-free numbers usually can't be reached from a foreign phone network. Check ssa.gov for online or chat options before you travel.
Is 1-800-772-1213 really Social Security?
Yes, 1-800-772-1213 is published on usa.gov as the Social Security line for National toll-free number. But scammers can make any number appear on your caller ID, so a call showing it isn't proof. If it called you, hang up and call 1-800-772-1213 back yourself.
Sources
Every number on this page was read on an official page (usa.gov) on November 9, 2026. Pages we checked:
- usa.gov/agencies/social-security-administration