Sassa R350 Payment Method: Millions of unemployed South Africans rely on the Sassa grant to meet their basic needs. With over 10 million people currently registered for the Sassa SRD R350 grant, the country’s unemployment rate has hit a new record of 35.3%. If you’re one of the beneficiaries of the grant and want to change your payment method, you can do so easily online. Here’s a guide on how to change your Sassa R350 payment method online.
Where can I withdraw my Sassa R350 payment?
Sassa beneficiaries have various payment options for their R350 grant payment. The default payment method is through the post office, but beneficiaries can also choose to receive their payment through added bank accounts, e-wallets, or Cash sent through partnered banks.
Post Office Payments Option
If beneficiaries do not add their account number or phone number, the Sassa system will automatically choose the post office payment method as default. Beneficiaries can collect their payment at the post office.
Post Office Virtual Cards
Beneficiaries can also choose to use a virtual card for their payment. This option is free to use, and beneficiaries can withdraw money from ATM machines and Post Banks throughout the country. Limited services are available when using the virtual card on an ATM machine.
Ewallet or Cash Send Payment Option
Beneficiaries without a bank account can receive their payment through the Ewallet or Cash Send payment option. Some selected banks are in partnership with Sassa, and beneficiaries can use their account number as their phone number.
The number must be registered in the applicant’s name. Beneficiaries can choose the bank where they can withdraw their payment on a selected date and then collect the cash at the bank.
Note: To use the payment options, beneficiaries must ensure their sim card is registered.
Personal Bank Account Payments
One of the easiest and fastest ways to receive payments from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is through the Personal Bank Account Payment method. This method involves selecting your preferred bank for payment collection, and the money is directly credited to your personal bank account.
SASSA officials highly recommend this payment method as it is more convenient and efficient. In fact, SASSA encourages beneficiaries of the R350 Covid-19 grant to use their own bank accounts to withdraw payments, as it helps prevent overcrowding at post offices.
Several popular banks are commonly used by beneficiaries for this payment method, including TymeBank, Capitec, Standard Bank, FNB Bank, and ABSA Bank, among others.
Changing Payment Methods or Preferences
SASSA has introduced various methods for grant beneficiaries to receive their payments. They now have the option to change their payment methods from one to another.
Beneficiaries can switch their grant payment method from a post office account to a bank account, or vice versa. They can also transfer funds from one bank account to another.
Moreover, beneficiaries have the right to choose the cash send option registered under their name by using their cell phone number. If you want to know your SASSA Grant R350 payment date for December, click here.
How to Change Your SASSA R350 Payment Method Online?
Beneficiaries can update their account to transfer SASSA money from a post office account to a bank account. To change your SASSA grant payment method online, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the SASSA official website at srd.sassa.gov.za
- Scroll down the page and select “How do I change my banking details”.
- Enter your ID number in the blank column.
- You will receive a message on the phone number you registered while applying for the grant application.
- The SMS contains a secure link that you need to open.
- Select the option “Bank account details”.
- Enter your personal bank account details.
Note: SASSA will only pay your grant to a phone number that is registered in your name. Therefore, it is important to provide the mobile number registered in your name to receive SMS from SASSA. You can also check your SASSA grant status online through the online portal.
