Your Social Security Number And Card

You need a Social Security number to work. Your Social Security number is used to record your earnings and determine your eligibility for Social Security benefits and certain government services. Many financial institutions, such as banks and credit companies, also ask for your number when you open an account. This brochure provides information from the Social Security Administration on obtaining and Social Security number and card. (March 2026)

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