Where can I check the social security number?

The social security number is usually the same as the personal ID number, which can be inquired by checking the ID card, logging in the social security account or consulting the personnel department of the unit.

I. ID card inquiry

Identity card is an important identity document for everyone, which is printed with basic information of citizens, including ID number. Because the social security number is usually the same as the ID number, you can know your social security number by looking at your ID card.

Second, the social security account query

If you have participated in social insurance, you can also log in to your social security account for inquiry. Social security inquiry methods may be slightly different in different regions. Generally, inquiries can be made through the local social security bureau official website, social security APP or social security inquiry terminal. You need to enter your ID number or other relevant information for verification.

Third, the unit personnel department query

If you work in a company, you can also consult your social security number with the company's personnel department. Units usually handle social insurance for employees and keep relevant records.

To sum up:

The social security number is usually the same as the personal ID number, which can be inquired by checking the ID card, logging in the social security account or consulting the personnel department of the unit.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 58 provides that:

The 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.