The Social Security System (SSS) has rolled out the new MySSS Card, replacing the old Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) card.
This upgraded card comes with an EMV chip and doubles as a debit card connected to a personal savings account.
Aside from serving as a valid government ID, the MySSS Card is also integrated with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) for secure biometric and eVerify authentication — giving members both convenience and added protection.
Who Can Apply
The MySSS Card is available to SSS members, pensioners, claimants, beneficiaries, and payees.
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a MySSS Card
Log in to your My.SSS account.
Make sure your online account is active and up to date on the official SSS portal.Update your personal details.
Provide complete information such as your home address, mobile number, and email address.Ensure your account is linked to the National ID system.
Verification through PhilSys is required to proceed with the application.Open a partner bank account.
For the initial rollout, applicants must visit the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) to open a savings account for the EMV-enabled MySSS Card.
Future partner banks will include Asia United Bank (AUB), China Bank, and UnionBank of the Philippines.
Members may also open an RCBC account using the DiskarTech mobile app for added convenience.
Once your application is complete, Metro Manila residents can expect delivery of their cards within 15 working days, while those living outside NCR may receive theirs within 20 working days.
Replacement for Old SSS or UMID Cards
Members who still have their old SSS or UMID cards — or who have lost them — may request to upgrade or replace them with the new MySSS Card.
Key Benefits of the MySSS Card
According to SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph Montes De Claro, the MySSS Card will serve as the main disbursement channel for all SSS transactions.
“Once a member applies for the MySSS Card, their partner bank savings account will automatically be linked to the SSS for benefits, loans, and other proceeds,” De Claro said. “They no longer need to enroll their account through the Disbursement Account Enrollment Module (DAEM).”
He added that the partnership between SSS and RCBC is a major step toward the digital modernization of government services in the Philippines.
Beyond faster access to SSS benefits, members can also use the MySSS Card for shopping, online payments, and even public transportation fares — offering both practicality and financial flexibility in one government-issued ID.
