Are Citizen Card and Social Security Card the Same Card

Citizen card and social security card are not the same card.

I. Functions and Definition of Citizen Card

Citizen Card, as a kind of urban public **** service card, mainly provides various services related to citizens' daily life, such as public **** transportation, parks and scenic spots, and library borrowing. It serves as a kind of identification of citizens' identity and facilitates citizens to enjoy all kinds of public **** services and benefits within the city. The issuance and management of the citizen card is usually the responsibility of the local government or relevant departments.

II. Functions and Definitions of Social Security Card

Social security card, fully known as social security card, is mainly used to record an individual's social security information, such as pension insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance and so on. It is a voucher for individuals to participate in the social security system and an important basis for enjoying various social security benefits. The issuance and management of social security cards are the responsibility of the human resources and social security departments.

Third, the difference between Citizen Card and Social Security Card

Although Citizen Card and Social Security Card are both cards closely related to citizens' daily life, there are obvious differences in their functions and uses. The Citizen Card focuses on providing public **** services, while the Social Security Card focuses on the recording and enjoyment of the social security system. Therefore, the Citizen Card and the Social Security Card are not the same card. In actual use, citizens may need to hold both cards in order to enjoy services and benefits in different areas respectively.

Four, how to distinguish and correct use

In order to avoid confusion and misuse, citizens should understand and correctly distinguish the functions and uses of the Citizen Card and the Social Security Card. When enjoying public **** services, they should use the Citizen Card; while when handling social security business and enjoying social security benefits, they should use the social security card. At the same time, citizens should also take good care of both cards to prevent loss or theft.

In summary:

The citizen card and the social security card are not the same card, and they have different functions and uses. Citizens should understand and correctly distinguish between the two cards in order to enjoy services and benefits in different areas. At the same time, they should also take good care of the two cards to ensure their safe and effective use.

Legal basis:

"The People's Republic of China*** and the State Social Security Card Management Measures"

Article 2 stipulates:

The social security card referred to in this Measures refers to the social security card issued for the general public, which is an integrated circuit card mainly used for government social management and public*** services in the field of human resources and social security.

Social security card is the cardholder to enjoy the rights and interests of social security and public **** employment services electronic vouchers, with information records, information query, business handling and other basic functions.