What's the difference between the third and second generation social security cards?

The application scenarios are different, and the usage methods are different. The difference between the third and second generation social security cards;

1. Different application scenarios: the third-generation social security card adds more livelihood application scenarios such as transportation and campus services, while the second-generation social security card mainly has social security, medical insurance and financial functions.

2. Different ways of use: the second generation social security card needs to be inserted for use, while the third generation social security card adopts a non-contact way of use, which is more convenient only by putting it on the card reading equipment.