The social security card needs to be replaced by the third generation. If the second generation is still within the validity period, it does not need to be replaced. The implementation cost of the third generation social security card is the same as that of the second generation social security card. There is no handling fee for the first time, and 20 yuan handling fee is required for card replacement. After replacing the third-generation social security card, the funds in the original second-generation social security card account will be automatically transferred to the third-generation social security card account for continued use.

Overview of social security card upgrade information:

1, the third generation social security card adopts the principle of voluntary renewal and natural transition, and the second generation social security card can still be used;

2. The third generation social security card has added a "non-contact" function, which can be used directly by swiping the card;

3. Increase the function of small quick payment, which is mainly used for transportation;

4. More than 60 other government public service application functions have been added, such as borrowing books from libraries, annual cards for civil servants, swiping cards at tourist attractions, and supporting subsidies for benefiting the people and farmers.

5. Adopt domestic SM4 cryptographic algorithm to further improve the security level of social security card application.

To sum up, although the third-generation social security card has added many new functions, for citizens who already hold the second-generation social security card, the original functions can still be used normally, and there is no need to replace it with the third-generation social security card.

Legal basis:

Measures of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Social Security Cards

Article 4

Social security cards are constructed in accordance with 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.