The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offers a range of grants, such as the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants, to assist disadvantaged individuals in the country. If you are a recipient of a SASSA social grant and need to make changes to your banking details and payment method, you have the option to conveniently do so through the agency’s online portal.  

We offer assistance in quickly updating your banking details with SASSA online and submitting your social grant application for review by the national agency, ensuring timely receipt of your social relief funds. You also have the option to switch your SASSA grant payment method to a debit card for ATM withdrawals or choose a cardless grant payment option to avoid queuing for card replacements at post office branches.  

Change Banking Details SASSA

If you receive grants from the South African Social Security Agency and your SASSA Online Application has pending banking details, such as for child support, foster children, old age, disability, care dependency, war veteran, grant in aid, or a relief of distress (SRD) grant, you can update your SASSA banking information by following these steps:  

  1. Visit the SASSA SRD web portal (srd.sassa.gov.za).
  2. Choose either section “South African ID Holder” or “Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders.”
  3. Scroll down to option labelled “How do I change my banking details” and click on it.
  4. Enter your South African ID number in the given box.
  5. You’ll receive an SMS containing an OTP on the cellphone number you used for the application.
  6. Enter the received 6-digit OTP number and click on the “Verify Pin” button.
  7. Once verified you will receive another message containing a secure link.
  8. Click the secure link and carefully follow the instructions provided to successfully change your bank details.
  9. If you have a Personal Bank account, you’ll allow to:
    • Choose Bank Name
    • Provide Account Number
    • Provide Branch Code
    • Provide Account Type
    • Agree to Terms and Conditions
    • Submit Updated Banking Details
  10. If you have no Personal Bank account, you can;
    • Choose Payment option- Cash Send; that can be Pick n Pay, Moya App, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers, or Usave.
    • Agree to Terms and Conditions
    • Submit Your Updated Banking Details
  11. Once you’ve submitted the updated bank details, SASSA will verify your new payment method and future payments will be made accordingly.

It’s crucial to stay informed about the most recent SASSA Payment Dates to guarantee a smooth payment process. Knowing these dates will enable you to verify your payday and effortlessly receive your payments.  

  • Important Notice: Beneficiaries of SASSA gold cards can use their debit cards for withdrawals, and they are valid until 31 December 2023.
  • After you have updated your application you can SASSA Status Check Online.

SASSA Verification and Validation Process

The process of updating banking details for SASSA Grants and SRD Grants requires the use of various channels to ensure transparency and accurate validation.  

  • Verification of the client’s ID Number, name, and surname is conducted by cross-referencing the provided information with the Department of Home Affairs data.
  • The client’s ID Number is matched against approved databases such as UIF, SARS, NSFAS, and others.
  • A Fraud Risk Scoring assessment is carried out in collaboration with fraud prevention partners. This includes checking the client’s ID number and mobile number against approved databases.
  • Based on the verification and scoring results, the application is either approved or declined, and detailed reasons for the decision are provided.

-Reminder for Beneficiaries

  • It is important to change your banking details with SASSA as soon as you switch your bank account, to ensure that you can receive your grants without any issues.
  • Keep your SASSA banking details updated, but confidential and avoid sharing them with anyone to protect your financial security.