How many social security cards can a person have?

Legal analysis: Under normal circumstances, there is only one social security card that a person can effectively use. However, because the social security card is not universal in China at present, all provinces can get local social security cards. Therefore, a person can have multiple social security cards, but having cards does not mean that they can all be used normally. Only people who keep paying can use it normally. The policy orientation is to put an end to repeated payment and accumulated reimbursement.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask 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.

Fifth people's governments at or above the county level shall incorporate social insurance into the national economic and social development plan.

The state raises social insurance funds through multiple channels. People's governments at or above the county level shall give necessary financial support to social insurance.

The state supports social insurance through preferential tax policies.