Do I have to activate my social security card?

Social security card activation needs to be handled by myself.

When handling the financial account activation business at the bank counter, you need to bring your ID card and social security card. If I am a minor, the guardian is allowed to carry the relevant valid identity documents, household registration books, birth certificates and other valid proof materials of my guardian and cardholder. Specific handling requirements shall be subject to bank regulations. If it is a social security account that activates the social security card, it can also be activated through the designated medical institutions and pharmacies.

The specific ways to enable the two account functions are as follows:

1, the social security function is enabled, which is generally handled by the staff when issuing the card, or the social security password is modified before using the card for the first time. Some areas can also be enabled online and remotely through mobile APP, website and 12333 telephone.

2. The activation of financial functions generally requires me to go to the bank counter with a valid ID card and social security card, and all the national outlets of the same bank can be activated. Special persons who are old, seriously ill or disabled may apply to the service bank for on-site service. For minors, the guardian should provide the necessary supporting materials to handle the activation business according to the requirements of the bank.

I hope the above content can help you. Please consult a professional lawyer if you have any other questions.

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 get material help from the state and society in accordance with the law when they are old, sick, injured, unemployed and have children.

Article 3 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law

The social insurance system adheres to the principles of wide coverage, basic protection, multi-level and sustainability, and the level of social insurance should be compatible with the level of economic and social development.