2026 update: If you are searching for a new UMID application, SSS now issues the MySSS Card instead of the old generic UMID Card and UMID Pay Card. Existing UMID cards already issued remain valid, but new SSS card applications follow the MySSS Card process.
The MySSS Card is an EMV-equipped functional ID linked to an account with an SSS partner bank. Application starts online through the My.SSS Member Portal and uses the National ID system for identity verification.
Can You Still Apply for a UMID Card in 2026?
For SSS members, the important change is that SSS has discontinued issuance of new generic UMID Cards and UMID Pay Cards in favor of the MySSS Card. If you already have an old SSS or UMID card, SSS says previously issued cards remain valid.
If you need a new card, including because an old card was lost or damaged or your information needs updating, eligible members may apply for the MySSS Card.
MySSS Card Requirements in 2026
According to SSS, an applicant must generally meet these requirements:
- Your SS number must be tagged as permanent.
- You must have a registered My.SSS Member Portal account.
- Your address, mobile number and email address must be updated in SSS records.
- You must be registered with the National ID System.
- Your name and date of birth should match your SSS and National ID records. Correct discrepancies with the appropriate agency before applying.
How to Apply for the MySSS Card
Step 1: Start the application in My.SSS
- Log in to your My.SSS Member Portal account.
- Open Services and select MySSS Card.
- Review your personal information and update it first if necessary.
- Give consent for identity verification through National ID eVerify and use of your National ID photo.
- Complete the facial verification step.
- Select an available SSS partner bank.
- Review and accept the required data-sharing and bank-account terms.
- Wait for the confirmation on screen and through your My.SSS inbox/email.
Step 2: Complete the partner bank process
After the SSS portion is completed, follow the instructions of your selected partner bank to open the linked account. Depending on the bank, this may be completed through its app or at a branch. The bank handles card production and will notify you when the card is ready for pickup or delivery.
SSS currently identifies RCBC as the first partner bank for the MySSS Card, with other partner banks expected to follow. Check the My.SSS portal for the options actually available when you apply.
Do You Need to Visit an SSS Branch for Biometrics?
No. Under the MySSS Card process, SSS uses National ID identity verification and your National ID photo, so applicants do not need to visit an SSS branch for the old UMID biometric-capture process.
How Long Does the MySSS Card Take?
SSS states that card release is generally within 15 working days in Metro Manila and 20 working days outside Metro Manila after the bank account has been successfully opened. The selected partner bank produces and releases the card.
Is the MySSS Card Free?
The partner bank may charge a card fee. Any applicable fee and other bank charges should be disclosed under the bank’s terms and conditions. This is different from the older UMID application process.
What Happens to Existing UMID Cards?
You do not need to throw away an existing UMID card. SSS says previously issued SSS and UMID cards remain valid. The MySSS Card is the card now being issued for new applications.
UMID Application Form: Do You Still Need the PDF?
SSS still has the old UMID Card Application Form available online, and people continue to search for the PDF. However, it belongs to the older UMID application process. New SSS card applications now use the MySSS Card process described above rather than the old branch-based generic UMID application.
If you specifically need information about the old form, see our separate UMID Application Form PDF guide. This keeps the form/download information separate from the current application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a UMID ID in 2026?
For a new SSS-issued card, apply for the MySSS Card through your My.SSS account if you meet the eligibility requirements. SSS has replaced new generic UMID issuance with the MySSS Card.
Is my old UMID card still valid?
Yes. SSS states that previously issued SSS and UMID cards remain valid.
Can I apply without a National ID registration?
National ID System registration is one of the eligibility requirements listed by SSS for the MySSS Card.
Can I apply without a partner bank?
No. SSS says the MySSS Card is issued through participating partner banks.
Official SSS Sources
For the latest eligibility rules, participating banks and application instructions, visit the official SSS MySSS Card page. SSS rules and partner-bank availability may change, so verify the current information before applying.
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