Can social security card be activated at bank atm

Social Security cards can be activated at bank ATMs.

The activation of the financial function of the social security card can be done in two ways. Offline activation requires the cardholder to bring the social security card and identity documents to any branch of the issuing bank, the process needs to change the original password; some areas also support the activation of the direct operation of the bank ATM machine. Online activation is carried out through the third-party payment platform. After entering the payment page, select the social security option in the city service, enter the card face service, click on My, and select Open Payment Settlement to complete the activation. After activation, the social security card can be used as a bank card.

Other functions of the social security card:

1, medical services: social security card can be used in hospitals for registration, payment and purchase of medicines;

2, electronic wallet: some areas of the social security card has a stored-value function, which can be used as a micro-payment tool;

3, identity authentication: social security card contains information on the identity of the cardholder, which can be used for identification;

4, information inquiry: cardholders can use the social security card to inquire about their personal social security information, such as payment records and benefits;

5, employment services: in some areas, the social security card can also be used for employment registration and unemployment registration and other services.

In summary, the financial function of the social security card can be activated offline by going to the issuing bank's branch to activate the card or by directly operating the activation at the bank's ATM machine in some areas, or the activation can be completed online through the third-party payment platform, and the activation can be used as a bank card after the activation of the social security card.

Legal basis:

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

Article 24

The card-issuing region shall establish a strict social security card key management system, and shall strictly regulate the procedures for the safekeeping and use of keys and encryption machines, master key cards, key master cards, and key transmission key cards. When it is necessary to transfer the key carriers to a third party for use, it is necessary to make a good record of the handover, sign a confidentiality agreement, review its security management program, and supervise the use of the third party.

Article 25

The card-issuing region shall establish a PSAM card management system, record in detail its specific information and use, establish a mechanism for retrieval and destruction, and clearly specify the physical form, external conditions, and mode of use when it is actually used to ensure the security of the card environment.