How to activate the resident card

The methods of activating the Resident Card are as follows:

1. Bring your original ID card to the business branch of the bank where your social security card is processed for activation; the bank's staff will assist in completing the activation process;

2. When purchasing medicines at hospitals designated by the medical insurance or at pharmacies designated as cooperating pharmacies of the medical insurance, you can directly use your social security card to make the payment;

3. In case you are an employed, you can activate and set a new password by calling 12333;

4. When residents receive their new cards themselves, they can ask staff to help them activate and set a new password.

The scope of use of the Residents' One Card:

1, public **** transportation: it can be used on public **** transportation such as buses and subways in the city, which is convenient;

2, micro-payment: it can be used as a payment tool in some convenience stores, supermarkets, and other retail places, which can improve the efficiency of payment;

3, public **** service: it is used in libraries, museums and other public **** cultural service places to use, enjoy the convenience of the people's services;

4, identity authentication: in some of the need for identity verification occasions, such as self-service book lending, can be used as proof of identity.

5, e-ticketing: used in movie theaters, sports stadiums and other entertainment venues for e-ticket admission, simplifying the ticketing process.

In summary, the activation methods of the Resident's One Card include going to a bank branch in person with an ID card to activate it, using the social security card to make payment at a designated medical institution, activating the card and setting up a password for it by calling 12333 for working people, and requesting staff to assist in activation and password setup when receiving a new card.

Legal basis:

The Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 4

Employers and individuals in the territory of the People's Republic of China shall, in accordance with the law, pay social insurance premiums and have the right to inquire about the records of contributions and individual rights and interests, and to request social insurance consulting and other relevant services from social insurance management organizations. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits in accordance with the law, and have the right to supervise the payment of contributions for them by their own units.

Article 5

The people's governments at or above the county level incorporate the cause of social insurance into the national economic and social development plan. The State raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. The people's governments at or above the county level give necessary financial support to the social insurance cause. The state supports the social insurance cause through preferential tax policies.