Transfer Money from SASSA Card to Capitec

The South African Social Security Agency, or SASSA, advises all social grant and SRD R350 recipients to link their bank accounts for direct grant payments, eliminating the need to visit the Post Office. Whether you have a Capitec or Standard Bank account, you can transfer your funds from your SASSA card to your bank account.  

Transferring money from your SASSA card to your Capitec account is a straightforward process that only takes about a minute. Simply complete the SASSA banking details form to switch your payment method from your SASSA card to your bank account for your R350 social relief grant.  

To transfer money from your Sassa card to a Capitec account, follow these simple requirements.

• Make sure you have your Sassa card is active.
• Your Capitec account details including your account number, account type, and branch code.

Transfer Money from SASSA Card to Capitec

Switching your SASSA payment method from a gold card to a bank account for the SRD R350 is a straightforward process. The same procedure applies to all other social grants, such as Old Age, Care Dependency, Disability, Children Grants, and more, and can be completed through these steps.  

1. Visit the SASSA Change Banking Details page.
2. Complete the SASSA banking details form online.
3. Provide your 13-digit South African Identity Number and your cell phone number.
4. Enter the 6-digit OTP number sent to your phone and click ‘Verify Pin.’
5. Ensure you enter the correct details for your Capitec Bank account including.
   • Capitec Bank Account Number
   • Capitec Bank Branch Code
   • Capitec Bank Account Type
6. Submit your form to complete your request to Transfer Money from the SASSA card to Capitec.

Following this process, SASSA will now deposit your payments into your Capitec bank account instead of your SASSA card. This new payment method will enable you to receive SASSA funds directly into your Capitec bank account. Starting from the next payment cycle, you will be able to access your future payments through your Capitec bank account.  

Important Note for SASSA Card Holders

• If you opt for the bank account payment method, like Capitec Bank in South Africa, make sure that the account belongs to you. SASSA is unable to deposit your grant into a bank account that is not in your name.
• When choosing the money transfer option through a major South African bank, ensure that the mobile phone number receiving the SMS is in your name. SASSA cannot deposit your grant into a mobile phone number registered to someone else.  
• Kindly be aware that the updated banking information will be utilized for forthcoming payments once it has been verified. The verification process usually takes around 30 days to link your bank account with the SASSA payment system. You will be notified once the process has been finalized.