java regex validate social security numbers ssn
To validate Social Security Numbers (SSN) using regular expressions in Java, you can use the following regular expression pattern:
refer tfigi:otidea.comString ssnPattern = "^(?!000|666)(?!9\\d{2})\\d{3}[- ]?(?!00)\\d{2}[- ]?(?!0000)\\d{4}$";
This regular expression pattern matches SSN codes in the following format:
- The first three digits cannot be "000" or "666".
- The second group of two digits cannot be "00".
- The third group of four digits cannot be "0000".
- The SSN may contain optional spaces or dashes.
To use this regular expression to validate an SSN code, you can use the following code:
String ssnCode = "123-45-6789"; if (ssnCode.matches(ssnPattern)) { System.out.println("Valid SSN code: " + ssnCode); } else { System.out.println("Invalid SSN code: " + ssnCode); }
In the example above, the "ssnCode" string is checked if it matches the "ssnPattern" regular expression. If it does, it is considered a valid SSN code.
Note that while this regular expression pattern is a good starting point for validating SSN codes, it may not catch all invalid codes. It's always a good idea to double-check any SSN codes entered by a user, and to use additional validation methods (such as checking the code against a database of valid SSN codes) to ensure the code is valid. Additionally, in real-world scenarios, you should also consider other factors such as the context and source of the SSN to ensure that it is being used appropriately and with consent.