What should I do if my social security card expires?

The validity period of the social security card has expired. Solution:

1, Bank Redemption: Bring my valid ID card and social security card to the bank to apply for a new social security card.

2. Redemption by the local competent department: Or go to the local social security service center with the information to handle the corresponding card replacement procedures, and then go to the bank to activate the account. If you entrust others to handle it on your behalf, you also need to provide the valid identity certificate of the client.

3. Official micro-official website processing: You can also log in to the official micro-social security service official website and follow the page prompts to change the card. If there is a special app, you can also operate it directly on the app.

How to activate the social security card;

1. Take the social security card to the local bank where the social security card belongs for activation.

2. It can be activated by the way when the hospital pays for treatment.

3. You can also activate the card when you buy medicine at a designated pharmacy.

To sum up, the methods to solve the problem of expired social security cards include: going to the bank to bring valid identity documents and social security cards to apply for new cards; Or go to the local social security service center to change your card and activate your account at the bank. If you need someone else to do it for you, you need to provide your valid ID. In addition, the card can be exchanged through official WeChat, official website or social security service-specific app. As for activating the social security card, you can take the social security card to your bank for activation, or you can activate it by the way when you pay for hospitalization or buy medicine at a designated pharmacy.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 4

Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights records, and require social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services.

Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.