Does the company's social security card need to be activated?

Legal analysis: Yes, the function of the new social security card needs to be activated in the corresponding bank. The new social security card covers the functions of bank card and social security card. When employees or freelancers get a new card at the social security center, the social security card will be automatically activated and the social security function will take effect immediately.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 1 This Law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution for the purpose of adjusting the social insurance relationship, safeguarding citizens' legitimate rights and interests in participating in social insurance and enjoying social insurance benefits, enabling citizens to share the fruits of development and promoting social harmony and stability.

Article 2 The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.