Abstract: The invention relates to a socket contact for electrically contacting a pin contact, wherein the socket contact (1) is substantially formed from a hollow cylinder, into which at least one axial slot (3) is introduced, as a result of which at least two spring arms (4) are formed, wherein the ends of the spring arms (4) have contact regions (4b), wherein in each case two touch contacts (7) with the pin contact can be produced via the contact regions (4b), wherein the contact regions (4b) have a curved cover area (4c), wherein the curved cover area (4c) forms two touch contacts (7) with the pin contact.