What bank should I go to for my social security card?

Which bank to apply for a social security card needs to be determined according to the bank that the local social security bureau cooperates with.

The bank that handles the social security card should be determined according to the bank that the local social security bureau cooperates with. Social security bureaus in different regions may establish cooperative relations with different banks. For example, it may be handled in banks such as Industrial and Commercial Bank, Agricultural Bank, Bank of Communications, China Construction Bank or Postal Savings Bank. Therefore, when applying for a social security card, the insured should first consult the local social security bureau to learn about the specific cooperative banks, and then go to the designated bank outlets for processing. This can ensure the smooth process of social security card processing and avoid unnecessary troubles caused by going to non-cooperative banks.

Function and application of social security card;

1. Identity recognition function: The chip in the social security card can store personal identity information for the identity verification of medical institutions and social security service windows;

2. Medical insurance settlement: social security cards can be used to directly settle medical expenses and reduce the demand for cash payment;

3. Personal account management: the social security card can query and manage personal social security accounts, including medical insurance and endowment insurance;

4. Financial payment function: Social security cards in some areas have the function of bank cards, which can be used for financial services such as cash withdrawal and consumption;

5. Application in e-Cert: The social security card can be used as an e-Cert and enjoy various social benefits and services provided by the government.

To sum up, handling social security cards needs to be determined according to the banks that the local social security bureau cooperates with. Insured personnel should first consult the local social security bureau to find out the specific cooperative banks, and then go to the designated bank outlets to ensure the smooth handling process and avoid unnecessary troubles.

Legal basis:

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

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The term "social security card" as mentioned in these Measures refers to an integrated circuit card issued to the public and mainly used for government social management and public services in the fields of human resources and social security. The social security card is the electronic certificate for cardholders to enjoy social security and public employment services. It has the basic functions of information recording, information inquiry and business handling.