The difference between the second and third generation social security cards

Legal analysis: (1) Different card reading methods. The second generation social security cards are used by inserting cards, and the third generation social security cards support inserting cards and inductive application cards, that is, contactless cards, which can be used only by placing them on card reading equipment, which is more convenient. (2) Different application scenarios. The third-generation social security card has increased application scenarios such as transportation and campus services.

Legal basis: Article 19 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), if an individual is employed across the overall planning area, his basic old-age insurance relationship will be transferred accordingly, and the payment period will be calculated cumulatively. When an individual reaches the statutory retirement age, the basic pension is calculated in stages and distributed uniformly. Specific measures shall be formulated by the State Council.

Article 58 An employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of employment, apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees. If the social insurance has not been registered, the social insurance agency shall verify the social insurance premium it should pay. Employees-free individual industrial and commercial households who voluntarily participate in social insurance, part-time employees who do not participate in social insurance in the employing unit and other flexible employees shall apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration. The state establishes a national unified personal social security number. Personal social security number is a citizen's identity number.