How To Submit Banking Details To Sassa For R350

There are millions of individuals in South Africa who have lost their incomes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. To support those unemployed individuals, the government has announced Social Relief of Distress grants in the amount of R350 for six months. These grants are funded by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and will be paid through various means.

What Is The Process To Apply For The R350 Grant?

If you are unemployed and looking to apply for the R350 grant, there are a few steps you need to follow:

1. Make sure you are unemployed and have no source of income. The grant is only for individuals who are unemployed and not receiving any kind of income.
2. Visit the SASSA website at https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/auth or send an SMS to 35053 to begin the application process.
3. You will be asked to provide your personal information such as your full name, ID number, and contact details.
4. Once your application is submitted and approved, you will be asked to provide your banking details to SASSA.
5. If you have already applied for the grant and have been approved, but still need to submit your banking details, you can do so by visiting the official SASSA website.

How To Submit Your Banking Details To SASSA

After your application has been approved, you will need to submit your banking details to SASSA so that the R350 grant can be paid into your account. Here is how you can do it:

Option 1: Submit Your Banking Details Online

1. Visit the official SASSA website at https://srd.sassa.gov.za.
2. Click on the "Submit Banking Details" button.
3. Enter your ID number and mobile number to proceed.
4. Enter your banking details, including your bank name, account holder's name, account number, and branch code.
5. Click on "Submit" to complete the process.

Option 2: Submit Your Banking Details Via WhatsApp

1. Add the SASSA WhatsApp number (082 046 8553) to your contacts list.
2. Send a message to the SASSA WhatsApp number saying "banking details."
3. The system will respond and ask for your ID number.
4. Reply with your ID number.
5. The system will then ask you to enter your banking details, including your bank name, account holder's name, account number, and branch code.
6. Enter your banking details and send them to the system.

What Happens After You Submit Your Banking Details?

Once you have submitted your banking details to SASSA, the agency will verify them before making the payment. It may take a few days for SASSA to verify your banking details and approve the payment. The payment will be made directly into your bank account, and you will receive an SMS notification from SASSA once the payment has been made.

Note: If you do not have a bank account, you can still receive the payment through a cash transfer at selected paypoints. You can find more information about paypoints on the official SASSA website.

Conclusion:

Submitting your banking details to SASSA for the R350 grant is a straightforward process that can be completed online or via WhatsApp. Make sure to provide accurate account details to avoid any delays in receiving the payment. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can submit your banking details and receive the much-needed financial support during these challenging times.