What's the difference between electronic social security card and social security card?

1. What's the difference between an electronic social security card and a social security card?

1, the difference between electronic social security card and social security card is as follows:

(1) has different forms. Electronic social security card is an effective electronic certificate for social security card online application, which exists in the form of internet data, and social security card exists in the form of physical card;

(2) Different ways of use. Electronic social security cards can be used on mobile phones, and social security cards need to be swiped on site;

(3) Different functions. The specific functions of electronic social security card and social security card are the same. Social security cards also have independent financial accounts, which can be used as bank cards.

2. Legal basis: Article 2 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

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 when they are old, sick, injured, unemployed and have children. Article 4 Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) shall pay social insurance premiums according to law, and 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.

Second, is the social security card the same as the citizen card?

1, social security card and citizen card are obviously different. Citizen card is a kind of card, similar to ID card. It is something that can prove a person's identity. Citizens can use this card to see a doctor and buy medicine in hospitals and pharmacies, and pay their own expenses by using the electronic payment function. It can also be used as an electronic wallet in public transportation and car rental;

2, and the social security card is the certificate of participation, mainly plays the role of inquiry, inquiry of various types of insurance participation and payment. After participating in the basic medical insurance, you can use the social security card to use the personal account of medical insurance in designated hospitals and pharmacies, and you can check it in the social security bureau or online, including the types of insurance you participate in. General units should participate in basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance.