How to apply for Shanghai Electronic Social Security Card?

Legal analysis: the prerequisite for the collection and use of electronic social security cards is to receive a new version of social security cards (third generation social security cards) and activate social security functions. The entity social security card has been activated and is available normally. An electronic social security card only corresponds to a physical card. Method 1: Download and install the Shanghai People's Society APP, and complete the application for electronic social security card according to the interface prompts. Method 2: Apply through Alipay APP, search for "Electronic Social Security Card Application" in Alipay search box, and complete the electronic social security card application according to the interface prompts.

Legal basis: Article 5 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) People's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan. The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance. The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.