Register

Registration

Do I need to register?

Most existing NISSS beneficiaries do not need to take any action.

Automatic — no action needed

Already on the NISSS system?

NIS and Public Sector pensioners and Special Needs Grant recipients do not need to register.

Welfare recipients that registered to receive the Solidarity Allowance in 2025 through NISSS do not need to register.

Persons aged 65 years and over not in receipt of a pension and who may have received a one-time grant that registered to receive the Solidarity Allowance in 2025 through NISSS do not need to register.

Registration required

Not yet registered with NISSS?

Welfare recipients and seniors aged 65 years and over with no pension or other income not yet registered in the NISSS system must register online or at the NISSS Office after April 11, 2026.

COLCC Registration Hub — Queen's Park Steel Shed, Bridgetown

For eligible persons who cannot access the online form, NISSS officers will assist you in person. No appointment needed.

What to bring: valid photo ID (Trident Card, Barbados ID card or Barbados Passport), proof of age, and any documentation relating to your income or pension status.

April 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2026

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily

Registration after April 11, 2026

After April 11, 2026, eligible persons may still register.

Online: www.colcc.nis.gov.bb
Phone: Call the COLCC Contact Desk at (246) 431-7400

Visit: The NISSS at Frank Walcott Building, Culloden Road, St. Michael

Online Registration Form

If you are already on the NISSS payment system — as a pensioner or Special Needs Grant recipient — your COLCC will be delivered by the same method already on file. No form-filling, no office visit required.

Step 1 of 3

Name(Required)

First Last

Date of birth

NIS number(Required)

If you do not have an NIS number you will need to register in person at the NISSS office. Bring your valid national picture ID (Trident Card, Barbados Passport or Birth Certificate)

Type of Identity Document(Required)

Trident ID

Barbados ID

Barbados Passport

Identity document number (Trident ID, Barbados ID or Barbados Passport)(Required)

Address

Street Address District

Parish

Phone

Payment Information

Payment Option

By cheque

By direct bank deposit

Name of Bank(Required)

Bank Name (Other)

Bank Branch (Other)

AffinityPlus Branch(Required)

Bank of Nova Scotia Branch(Required)

Barbados Public Workers Cooperative Credit Union Branch(Required)

CIBC Branch(Required)

City of Bridgetown Cooperative Credit Union Ltd. Branch(Required)

First Citizens Branch(Required)

Royal Bank of Canada Branch(Required)

Republic Branch(Required)

Sagicor Branch(Required)

Bank Account Number(Required)

Please upload your bank statement header here.

Accepted file types: png, jpg, pdf, Max. file size: 512 MB.

Preferred payment frequency(Required)

Declaration Statement(Required)

I Accept

I hereby declare that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may result in the rejection of this application. I also give the National Insurance and Security Service (NISSS) authorisation to verify my banking details if I have requested my Cost of Living Cash Credit payments via direct bank deposit with me and my banking institution.

Cost of Living Cash Credit | COLCC