Where can I upgrade my social security card?

The social security card can be upgraded in the local social security bureau or social security management department.

The specific upgrade process is as follows:

1. Preparation materials: Before going to the social security card service organization, you need to prepare personal ID card, original social security card, upgrade fee and other related materials;

2. Go to the social security card service organization: bring relevant materials to the local social security card service organization, and you can consult the staff to upgrade the social security card;

3. Upgrade operation: according to the guidance and requirements of the staff, upgrade the social security card, including filling in the upgrade application form and swiping the social security card;

4. Verify the identity and information: After the upgrade is completed, the staff will verify the identity and information to ensure that the upgrade information is correct.

The functions and uses of social security cards are as follows:

1, you can query personal information and safety records;

2. It can be used as a voucher; The social security card can be used as a temporary id card for real-time settlement of personal accounts, which can be used to handle endowment insurance business, receive unemployment benefits and register unemployment.

3. You can go to the hospital for settlement and buy medicine by credit card; In the future, social security cards may add more functions.

To sum up, individuals need to provide correct personal information and related materials when upgrading their social security cards, and pay attention to protecting their social security cards and card numbers to avoid information leakage and misappropriation. In addition, the process and requirements for upgrading social security cards may be different due to different regions and policies. It is recommended that individuals consult the local social security bureau or social security management department to obtain relevant information before upgrading.

Legal basis:

Article 12 of the Measures for the Administration of Social Security Cards of the People's Republic of China

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.