Is the social security card a citizen card?

Legal analysis: No, citizen card refers to an integrated circuit card (IC card) issued by the government to citizens for handling personal social affairs and enjoying public services. Citizen cards include social security cards, electronic wallet cards and bank cards. Citizen card has more functions of social security card. Social security card is not a citizen card. I bought social security in my work unit, and the area is limited. There are designated hospitals and clinics. You can only go to the designated place for treatment. If you don't want to leave a card, you can transfer the social security home and go to the social security bureau to handle it. However, if it is transferred back, it will continue to pay the social security fund if it is not enough.

Legal basis: Article 4 of the Measures for the Administration of Social Security Cards of the People's Republic of China is constructed according to the principle of "one card is multi-purpose and universal". The issuance of social security cards in all localities must comply with the requirements of safety, integrity and public welfare, adopt unified national standards and norms, and ensure their use throughout the country.