Most of us want to have a UMID Card because it is a valid identification card to many establishments. But do you know that it is a powerful 4 in 1 card for your SSS, GSIS, PagIBIG, PhilHealth transactions. The new UMID Card can also be used as an ATM to withdraw your SSS Loan and Benefits. Here’s HOW TO APPLY FOR UMID Card.

The Unified Multi Purpose Card (UMID) is the Unified ID Card of SSS,  GSIS, PhilHealth and PagIBIG. The new UMID being released by the SSS (as of April 2017) uses a contact less smartchip technology that stores member’s SSS information and biometrics data such as fingerprints, facial image and signature.

Aside from identification purpose, the UMID card can be used in withdrawing benefits and loans proceeds from ATMs. Loan releases and benefit payments can now be paid via deposit to the bank account of the member/beneficiary where the UMID card is enrolled as an ATM.

The SSS issues UMID cards to its members comprising of private sector workers; GSIS to public sector workers, and PhilHealth to those not covered by either SSS or GSIS.

• No SSS Number yet, Apply for SSS Number Online.
• Create an SSS Online Account to check your Contributions and Loan
• SSS Online Helpdesk

How to Apply for UMID card?

REQUIREMENTS

For First Time Application

1. Member has no existing UMID Cards issued by GSIS or PhilHealth.
2. Member has at least one (1) month contribution and a valid Date of Coverage;
3. Member Information (SS Number, Name (First Name, Middle Name, Last Name), Date of Birth, Gender) must be the same in the UMID Card Application and SSS Membership database.
4. Valid Identification Card Photocopy (Bring the original card/document for verification). Click here to check the list of documents honored by SSS.

For UMID Card Replacement

1. Replacement fee amounting to Php 200. The same fee shall apply for the following.

• Correction/Change of name (e.g., from maiden name to married name)
• Correction of date/place of birth and/or sex
• Replacement of lost/damaged card
• Change of home address
• Change of authenticating finger due to amputation/sickness (e.g., index to middle finger)
• Update of member’s photo
• Change of old card to new card
• Change of specimen signature printed on the card

2. For lost or non-received cards, the submission of a duly-notarized affidavit of non-receipt of card, or notarized affidavit of loss is required.
3. For card replacement caused by change or correction of member information, the old SS ID/UMID Card must be surrendered.

STEP BY STEP PROCESS

1. Visit the nearest SSS Branch that has UMID enrollment/ ID Capture facility. Not all SSS Branches have the Data Capture facility. Their big branches have one for sure. Better contact first the SSS to know if the SSS Branch near you has an ID Capture facility.
2. Fill up the Multi Purpose ID (UMID) Card Application Form.
3. Bring one of the primary valid ID’s. (Passport, Driver’s License, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Card, Seaman’s Book (Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book). If you do not have one, bring two of your secondary identification card/documents. You may check the list of documents being honored by SSS here.
4. Double check and verify the form before submitting to the verification counter. Take note that:

• All fields in the UMID Card Application Form must be properly completed, particularly the address, and without erasures and alterations. Always indicate “N/A” or “Not Applicable,” if the required data is not applicable.
• At least one (1) contact information detail (such as email address, home landline or mobile phone number) must be provided by the applicant in order for the SSS to notify him/her on the status of the card application.
• For those who wish to enroll their UMID as an ATM card, the applicant must specify the preferred SSS-accredited bank on the application form.
• The applicant should indicate his/her permanent address rather than the temporary mailing address. For example, if he/she has permanent residence in the province but is working or staying in Metro Manila during weekdays, he/she should indicate the provincial address instead of the Metro Manila address.

5. After verification, you will be instructed to proceed to the ID capture booth, fingerprint scanning and electronic signature process.
6. Based on the SSS Guidebook, after verification and printing of card, UMID is then packaged and sent to PhilPost for delivery via registered mail. Mailing takes five (5) to seven (7) working days for addresses in Metro Manila, seven (7) to ten (10) working days for outside Metro Manila, and ten (10) to 20 working days for remote areas.
7. Visit any SSS Branch near you, or SSS Kiosks available in some Malls, to activate your UMID Card. You can then use your UMID card to inquire your SSS Information like Eligibility to benefits, Contribution, Loans thru SSS Kiosk.