Where can I change my social security card if it is broken?

The social security card is broken, and the replacement location is as follows:

1. Take the damaged social security card, my ID card, household registration book and other valid identity documents and copies to the social insurance agencies in various districts to go through the card replacement procedures;

2. If an agent is entrusted, the valid identity certificate and a copy of the agent shall also be provided.

The scope of use of social security card:

1. medical services: social security cards can be used for services such as registration, payment and drug purchase in designated medical institutions;

2. Personal identity authentication: in some public service fields, social security cards can be used as identity authentication tools;

3. Social security inquiry: Cardholders can inquire personal social security information through social security cards;

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

5. E-wallet application: Social security cards can be used as bus cards and shopping cards in some areas;

6. Other services: With the development of technology, the application scope of social security card is still expanding, which may include electronic ticketing, electronic signature and other functions.

To sum up, if I need to replace the damaged social security card, I should bring the damaged social security card, ID card, household registration book and other valid identity documents and their copies to the social insurance agency in my district for card replacement. If you entrust others to do it, you also need to provide the valid identity certificate and copy of the agent to ensure the smooth completion of the formalities.

Legal basis:

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

Article 13

Card-issuing areas should formulate a scientific and reasonable distribution process in accordance with the principle of convenience for cardholders, so as to facilitate cardholders to issue social security cards.