Can I change my social security card?

Social security card can be replaced, the specific method:

1. You can bring your valid ID card and old social security card to the local social security bureau or the issuing bank to change the card;

2. You can apply for a new social security card through the bank self-service business card printing machine. The materials that need to be prepared when handling are ID card, social security card transaction password and bank card with UnionPay logo.

Matters needing attention in replacing social security card:

1, the social security card photo can be changed, and you need to bring the social security card, new ID card photo and ID card to the social security agency or designated bank for processing;

2. Social security cards generally do not need to be replaced after expiration. If replacement is needed, you can apply to the issuing bank for renewal;

3. You can change the social security card at the social security bureau or the issuing bank, or you can change it through the self-service business card printing machine;

4. When the social security card is not activated, you can change banks. You need to go through the cancellation procedures, withdraw the balance, destroy the original card, and then apply for a new card.

To sum up, the social security card can be replaced with relevant information to the social security bureau or the issuing bank, or a new social security card can be processed through the self-service business card printing machine, and the photos of the social security card can also be replaced.

Legal basis:

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

Article 12

For initial business card printing and replacement of card suppliers and products, test cards must be made in a regular business card printing environment, and they can be formally made and distributed only after passing the standard compliance audit, safety audit and cross-regional universality test organized by the Office of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Informatization Leading Group.