Can I carry my Social Security card in my wallet?


Can I carry my Social Security card in my wallet? Sullivan says your Social Security card and any identification or documents that include your Social Security number are perfect examples of what not to keep in your wallet. Those nine digits could make it easier for a fraudster to open loans or credit card accounts in your name.


Should I always carry my Social Security card in my wallet or purse?

The number one thing you should not carry in your wallet is your social security card. If it gets into the wrong hands, it can be used for everything from buying a car to opening a credit card. You should also never carry your passport in your wallet.


Is your Social Security card on your passport?

A Social Security Number is not included on a US passport. Although the Social Security Number (SSN) is required when applying for or renewing a passport, it is used as proof of identity and U.S. citizenship, and it won't appear on your passport.


What is the safest way to carry wallet when traveling?

Money belts and neck wallets — those flat, cloth pouches that fit under your clothes — are the traditional ways to carry money safely while you're traveling. They're meant to escape the notice of pickpockets and muggers, and some even have RFID blocking to keep your credit card and passport information safe.