Is the social security card a citizen card?

Social security card is not a citizen card.

1. The social security card is mainly used to handle social security-related businesses, including medical insurance, endowment insurance and industrial injury insurance.

2. Citizen card is a more comprehensive smart card, which can be used for public transportation, city services, culture and sports, etc. In addition to handling social security related business. For example, in some cities, citizen cards can be used as bus cards, and can also be used for identity authentication and payment in public places such as parks and libraries.

The specific differences between citizen card and social security card are as follows:

1. Different issuers: citizen cards are generally issued by the local government, and social security cards are issued by the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.

2. Different application scope: Citizen card can be used not only for handling personal social affairs and enjoying public services, but also for public transportation and urban services, with a wide range of applications. Social security cards are mainly used to handle social security-related businesses.

3. Different functions: the citizen card can be used as valid credentials for identity authentication, and the social security card is mainly used to record personal payment, account balance and other related information.

To sum up, social security card and citizen card are different concepts, and their functions and scope of use are also different. With the development of urban informatization, the functions of citizen cards may become more and more abundant, and the functions of social security cards may also be expanded. When using these two cards, you need to choose according to your actual needs.

Legal basis:

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

Article 23

Employees should participate in the basic medical insurance for employees, and employers and employees should pay the basic medical insurance premiums in accordance with state regulations. Individual industrial and commercial households without employees, part-time employees who have not participated in the basic medical insurance for employees and other flexible employees can participate in the basic medical insurance for employees, and individuals pay the basic medical insurance premium in accordance with state regulations.