A municipal-identification card with many benefits for New York City living
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In January of 2015, New York City introduced its New York municipal-identification card, IDCNY.
The identification card (an alternative form of identification for residents of New York), was introduced to assist the many residents of New York; including homeless persons, undocumented immigrants and others who may have been strained from obtaining a government issued id. The IDNYC card is free for residents until December 31, 2017, and is valid for five years. It also provides residents with a number of benefits such as discounts on medical prescriptions and entry to city buildings. Other benefits of this card include:
- Free access to NYC Museums & Zoos- MOMA PS1, American Museum of Natural History, The Bronx Zoo and many more.
- Use as a Library Card- Residents who have an IDNYC can visit any New York Library and use their id in place of the NYPL Library Card.
- Opening of a Bank or Credit Union account- Residents can open up a bank or credit union account with IDNYC bank affiliates (see IDNYC website for specific institution listings).
- Discounts on Gym& Bike memberships- Residents can Join the YMCA and get a 15% discount off of family and adult memberships, as well as 15 % annual discounts on annual Citi bike memberships.
- Discounts on Movie & Broadway shows- Also includes discounts on New York City attractions and tours. Cardholders must register by entering id card number and email with Entertainment Benefits Group.
- Educational and Class Discounts- Residents can sign up for a NYC based cooking, writing or class of their interest via “CourseHorse” and get 15% discounts off of classes.
- Veteran Discounts – United States Veterans have the option of adding a “Veteran” designation listed on their IDNYC for additional services and discounts provided by the city of New York.
For more information on how to apply for the IDNYC and where, see here .
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