Can I apply for a standard credit card without a social security card?

Yes, proof of social security payment is not a necessary condition for China Merchants Bank to apply for a card. The conditions for China Merchants Bank to apply for a credit card are: the applicant should be 18~60 years old (foreigners are 25~60 years old), have certain economic ability and have a good credit record. As for the probability of successful application, it mainly depends on the bank's review of your personal comprehensive situation, and the credit card application result is subject to the actual review of China Merchants Bank.

The necessary materials for applying for China Merchants Bank's credit card are: China Merchants Bank's credit card application form and a copy of the front and back of the ID card (foreigner-passport and residence permit or employment permit; Taiwanese certificate and employment certificate; Hong Kong and Macao people-Home Visit Permit and Employment Permit/Residence Permit) and work certification documents issued by the unit.

If you can provide the following information, it will help to improve the credit limit, such as: a copy of the running list of China Merchants Bank's savings account in the past three months; Original proof of asset balance of wealth management account opened by China Merchants Bank; A copy of the property ownership certificate (including my name)+a copy of any water, electricity and coal invoices of the property in recent 3 months; A copy of my driver's license.