Can I bring my social security card without photos?

First, the basic composition of the social security card

Social security cards usually consist of the card itself and the cardholder information. The card itself includes card number, magnetic stripe, chip, etc. Which is used for storing and transmitting information; Cardholder information includes personal basic information such as name, gender, date of birth and photos. Used to verify the identity of the cardholder and enjoy the corresponding social security benefits.

Second, the role of photos in social security cards

As one of the important information in the social security card, photos have the following functions:

1. Authentication: By matching the photo with the cardholder's name, gender and other information, the identity of the cardholder can be verified to prevent others' social security cards from being fraudulently used.

2. Security: The addition of photo information increases the anti-counterfeiting ability of social security cards and improves the security of social security cards.

3. Convenience improvement: When handling social security business, social security cards with photos can be more convenient for identity verification and improve work efficiency.

Third, the handling and use of social security cards.

When handling social security cards, cardholders need to provide personal photos and other related information to ensure the authenticity and validity of social security cards. When using social security cards, cardholders need to take good care of their social security cards to avoid loss or misappropriation.

To sum up:

The social security card needs to contain the photo information of the cardholder to ensure its authenticity and validity. Photos play the role of identity verification, security and convenience in social security cards. When handling and using social security cards, cardholders need to abide by relevant regulations to ensure the correct use and storage of social security cards.

Legal basis:

Measures of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Social Security Cards

The provisions of Article 6:

"Social security card issuing areas (hereinafter referred to as card issuing areas) shall establish standardized human resources and social security business processes, with strong comprehensive coordination between businesses, which can ensure the effective application of social security cards. At the same time, it shall also meet the following technical conditions:

(a) to establish a business management system, database and information network suitable for the use of social security cards;

(two) have the technical force to support the management and application of social security cards, including personnel and equipment, and be able to quickly complete the system layout of social security card applications;

(3) Formulating standardized and feasible implementation plans, including application design plans, cost solutions, information collection and distribution plans, etc. ;

(four) to establish a scientific and perfect mechanism for the issuance, management and supervision of social security cards, and to formulate a clear internal control system and operational procedures;

(5) Other conditions stipulated by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. "