The IDNYC card helps connect New Yorkers to more services, programs, and benefits offered by the City and by private organizations. 

Benefits include:

• Entry into City buildings
• Access to City services
• Serving as your Health + Hospitals (H+H) patient ID card
• Proof of identity to City agencies, schools, and police
• Serving as your library card for all public libraries 
• Proof of identity for taking the High School Equivalency Exam
• Cultural institution memberships
• Citywide entertainment discounts
• Discounts on select health and fitness centers
• Grocery discounts at participating stores 
• Pharmacy discounts 
• Transportation discounts
• Additional discounts and services for those with a veteran designation

The IDNYC card does NOT allow the card holder to:

• Drive
• Buy alcohol or tobacco
• Apply for public assistance
• Travel by airplane

The IDNYC card does not confer immigration status or provide work authorization.

It does not provide proof of identity to obtain a driver’s license or a non-driver State ID.

Learn more about IDNYC benefits.