Check SASSA Balance for all Social Grants in 2024

If you are a SASSA grant holder or recipient, you must check your SASSA balance regularly. You will need an application ID and your phone number, which you submitted with your grant application. SASSA payments are made every month, and you can withdraw very easily.

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Checking the SASSA balance for social for R350 and other social grants will help you manage your monthly balance and keep you updated. This article will discuss different methods for checking the SASSA balance.

Here are four methods to Check SASSA Balance for R350

There are four different ways to check the SASSA SRD R350 balance for child grants, disability grants, old age grants, and other grants very easily. You can check these by using your cellphone, WhatsApp, ATM machines, or by visiting any nearby SASSA physical offices.

The most straightforward way to check your SASSA balance is by your cell phone using the USSD method.

Check your SASSA balance by Cellphone using USSD method 

These are the following steps to check balance via USSD method:

  • Dial this code *120*3210# using your cell phone.
  • Follow all the instructions on your mobile screen.
  • Provide your South African ID number and your phone number.
  • After all this process, you will receive your SASSA balance through SMS.
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Check your SASSA SRD balance using WhatsApp

These are the following steps to check balance via WhatsApp:

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  • Save the SASSA WhatsApp number  +27820468553 on your cell phone.
  • Send a message with ‘SASSA’ to the above WhatsApp number.
  • Reply to the following message with ‘STATUS’.
  • If you have any reference number, then reply with that.
  • Now send your cell phone number, which is linked to your grant.
  • After that, you will receive your current SASSA status and balance.

Check the Balance at the ATM

This method is only available for the SASSA cardholders.

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  • Insert your SASSA card into the ATM.
  • Now select the option to check the balance in the machine.
  • You can check on the screen.
  • Also, you can print the balance receipt.

Check Balance at SASSA physical Offices

To check the SASSA balance at the physical balance, you will need the following things:

  • Your important documents (e.g., ID card, passport, driver’s licence)
  • SASSA application ID

This method of checking the SASSA SRD balance for R350 is very time-consuming, so we recommend other methods.

Check SASSA Balance without Airtime

To check your balance for child grants, disability grants, old age grants, or any other social grant, you can visit any SASSA service centre or use a gold card at any ATM with your PIN. This allows you to check your SASSA balance without needing airtime. 

NOTE: Your SASSA balance must be equal to or lower than R624 to become eligible for the next month’s grant. You will not receive monthly grants if there is more money than R624 in your account. You should withdraw your amount every month to ensure that you will receive next month’s grant. If you don’t do that, then SASSA will take back that month’s grant.

Conclusion

The above article covered all the methods to check the SASSA balance comprehensively. This will keep you updated about your financial situation. It is essential to keep an eye on your social grants balance. All these methods are straightforward, especially the USSD method. If you face any issues, contact SASSA immediately. Following this will ensure that you keep getting the grant payment.

FAQs

  • Mobile USSD: Dial 120*3210# on your mobile phone.
  • WhatsApp: Send the word “Sassa” to the SASSA WhatsApp number.
  • ATM: Use SASSA Gold Card at any ATM.
  • SASSA Office: Visit your nearby SASSA office.

It is recommended that money be withheld monthly to ensure no delay in any payment.

If you have more than R624 in your account, then you will not receive next month’s SASSA grant.

If you are checking using the USSD method, there can be smaller network fees. If you want to check for free, visit the nearby SASSA office.

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