How to know whether the social security card bank card has been activated

The methods of checking whether the social security card is activated are as follows:

1. Bring the social security card to the self-service inquiry machine to make inquiries;

2. Call the customer service hotline of the bank to which the social security card belongs to make inquiries;

3. Bring the social security card to the bank to which the social security card belongs to make inquiries.

The scope of use of the social security card:

1. Medical insurance settlement: the social security card can be used for settlement of medical expenses at the designated medical institutions in the insured area;

2. Individual account management: the social security card can be used to query and manage the individual medical insurance account;

3. Purchase of medicines: when purchasing medicines at the designated pharmacies, the social security card can be used as a means of payment;

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4. Employment services: The social security card is sometimes used as a proof of identity for employment and unemployment registration;

5. Pension payment: The social security card can be used to receive pension after reaching the legal retirement age;

6. Electronic credentials: The social security card is embedded with a chip to record personal information, which can be used as an electronic proof of identity.

In summary, there are three ways to check whether a social security card is activated: go to a self-service inquiry machine to check in person, call the customer service hotline of the bank associated with the social security card, or go directly to the bank to which the social security card belongs to bring the card for on-site inquiry. These methods provide a convenient way for social security card holders to confirm the activation status of their cards.

Legal basis:

Methods for the Administration of Social Security Cards in the People's Republic of China

Article 5

Provincial-level human resources and social security departments or prefectural and municipal-level human resources and social security departments may issue social security cards with the approval of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. No other institution or organization may issue social security cards.