If I already have a social security card, can I get another one?

Legal analysis: No, social security card and ID card are bound, so an ID number can only correspond to one social security card. The social security card adopts the national unified standard, and the social security number adopts the citizenship number in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Social Insurance Law.

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 regulating social insurance relations, safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of 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.