How long is the social security card valid? Can it still be used after it expires?

Although social security cards do not have the same validity period as ID cards and credit cards. However, according to the regulations, general social security cards are valid, which the insured should pay attention to in their daily use. So how long is the validity period of the social security card? Can I still use my social security card after it expires? Let's take a look.

How long is the validity period of personal social security card?

The validity period of social security card is 10 year. When the validity period expires, the cardholder needs to change the card one month in advance.

The validity period of the social security card is generally printed directly on the card surface, and the cardholder can check it himself. If the card is not with me, you can check the validity of the social security card through the following channels:

1, bring your valid personal identification to the local social security bureau for enquiry;

3. Call the social security service hotline 12333 directly to check your identity.

Can I still use my personal social security card after it expires?

The social security card cannot be used normally after it expires, but our social security account has no effect. But under normal circumstances, after the expiration of the social security card, we can't use the social security card to buy medicine, see a doctor, receive a pension, etc. So remind everyone to replace the social security card at the social security center as soon as possible after it expires.

Social security cards have a wide range of functions. Cardholders can not only use the card for real-time settlement of medical insurance personal accounts, but also handle endowment insurance affairs; Go through the formalities of job registration and unemployment registration; Apply for unemployment insurance; Apply for employment training; Apply for labor ability appraisal and enjoy work-related injury insurance benefits; Handling labor and social security affairs online.