Is it necessary to activate the social security card that has just been processed?

Legal analysis: you need to go to the bank to activate. There are two ways to activate the new social security card. First, the public went to the Social Security Bureau to apply for a new card, and the social security card was activated on the spot. At this time, the social security function will take effect immediately. Now many units collectively collect cards and distribute them to employees. In this case, the social security function of the social security card will be activated 96 hours after receiving the card. Only when citizens hold a new social security card to the bank for activation can they use the function of the bank card. Whether the bank card function is activated or not does not affect the social security function. It is recommended to go to the bank to activate. Future pensions, social security subsidies, etc. It will be sent directly to the card, and there is no withdrawal function, which is very troublesome.

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

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.

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