If you get money from SASSA and need to change where it gets deposited, don’t worry – it’s totally doable.
Whether you’ve got a new bank account or just want to switch things up, I’ll walk you through it step by step.
I hope that in the end, you’ll know exactly how to get this sorted out quickly and easily.
What You’ll Need:
- Your South African ID Number: This is like your super important key to dealing with SASSA.
- The Phone Number You Used to Apply: This is how they’ll send you a special code to make sure it’s really you making the changes.
How to Change SASSA Banking Details for SRD R370
- Visit the SASSA Website: Head on over to the official SASSA SRD website. It’s got a long name, but here’s the link: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
- Find the Right Section: You’ll see two options: one for South African ID holders and one for other folks with special permits. Choose the one that matches your situation.
- Look for the Magic Question: Scroll down the page a bit until you find a question that says, “How do I change my banking details?” Click on that!
- Enter Your ID Number: Carefully type in your South African ID number. Double-check it before you move on!
- Check Your Phone: You’ll get a text message (an SMS) on the phone number you used when you first applied for your grant. It’ll have a secret code inside.
- Enter the Secret Code: Type in that special code from your text message and click that “Verify Pin” button.
- Click the Special Link: You’ll get another text message with a special link. Click on it and get ready for the next step.
- Follow the Instructions: The link will take you to a page with super clear directions. Just follow them carefully, and you’ll be able to change your banking information.
Here’s the Extra Stuff You Might Need to Do:
- If you have a bank account: You’ll need to fill out stuff like your bank name, account number, and all that good banking info.
- If you don’t have a bank account: No worries! You can choose to have your grant money sent through something called Cash Send. This way, you can pick it up at places like Pick n Pay, a Moya store, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers, or Usave.
Important Things to Remember:
- It might take a little while for SASSA to check and approve your new banking details.
- If you want to make sure you’re getting paid on time, keep track of the SASSA payment dates. There are helpful websites to check those!
- If you’ve got one of those SASSA gold cards, just so you know, they’re good until the end of December 2023.
- You can always check how your SASSA application is doing online.
And that’s it! See, that wasn’t so bad, right? If you ever need to change your details again, just follow these steps.
If you have any more questions, let me know in the comment section below! 😊