The Social Security System (SSS), in partnership with UnionBank, has launched an innovative product designed to improve the way members access their benefits — the MySSS Card. This brand-new card serves as both an official SSS-recognized ID and a UnionBank Visa debit card, combining identification and financial access in one convenient tool.
What is the MySSS Card?
The MySSS Card is a dual-purpose card that functions as:
- Valid SSS ID for official transactions
- Visa Debit Card linked to a UnionBank savings account
This allows SSS members to securely receive their benefits, loans, and refunds directly into their card account. Beyond serving as an identification card, it also empowers members to make cashless transactions locally and abroad, withdraw from ATMs, and enjoy mobile banking through UnionBank’s app.
Key Features of the MySSS Card
- Dual Functionality – Acts as both an SSS ID and a UnionBank debit card.
- Automatic Payouts – SSS disbursements like loans and benefits are credited straight into the account.
- Global Access – As a Visa card, it can be used worldwide for payments and withdrawals.
- Financial Inclusion – Open to over 40 million Filipinos with a PhilSys ID, especially targeting the unbanked and underserved.
- UnionBank Mobile Banking – Full access to digital banking services for easier money management.
Why This Matters
Many SSS members still face challenges in accessing their benefits, especially those without bank accounts. By merging a government ID and debit card into one, the MySSS Card simplifies the process and ensures secure, faster, and more efficient disbursements. It also pushes forward the government’s drive for digital inclusion by encouraging members to participate in the formal banking system.
Statements from SSS and UnionBank
SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph M. De Claro shared that the new card will make government services more accessible and efficient, giving members a secure way to receive benefits while serving as a valid ID.
Meanwhile, UnionBank President and CEO Ana Aboitiz Delgado highlighted how the initiative opens financial access to millions of Filipinos:
“This new product will allow SSS members with a PhilSys ID to get a MySSS Card, broadening the eligible base to over 40 million Filipinos. We are proud to be partners in this initiative that enhances financial inclusion.”
What’s Next for Members?
While the official rollout timeline is still being finalized, SSS members are advised to stay tuned to SSS and UnionBank’s official announcements for details on application procedures, requirements, and availability.
Final Thoughts
The MySSS Card is more than just a card — it’s a step forward in modernizing government services and improving financial access for millions of Filipinos. With this new innovation, claiming benefits and managing finances will soon be simpler, faster, and more secure for every SSS member.
What do you think about the new MySSS Card? Would you switch from the old UMID card once this becomes available? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
