Is it Possible to Check My SASSA Balance Using My Phone?

Yes, you can check your SASSA balance on your phone using the SASSA USSD code service. Here’s how to do it step-by-step:

How to Check Your SASSA Balance:
Dial 1203210# on your phone.
Select option 1 for balance enquiry.
Enter your ID number.
Follow the prompts to complete the balance enquiry process.
Note: There may be a small charge for using the USSD service to check your SASSA balance, depending on your mobile network provider. Ensure your phone is connected to a network with good coverage for successful use of the service.

Explain What is SASSA?

SASSA stands for the South African Social Security Agency, a government agency responsible for providing social security services and grants to eligible citizens. Established in 2005, SASSA aims to improve access to social security services and reduce poverty and inequality in South Africa.

SASSA works to ensure its services are accessible to all eligible citizens, including those in rural and remote areas. The agency has set up a network of regional offices and service points nationwide to facilitate service delivery. It collaborates with government agencies, civil society organizations, and community-based groups to reach vulnerable and marginalized individuals.

Explain What is SASSA Grants:

SASSA provides various grants and programs to support vulnerable groups, including the elderly, people with disabilities, and children from low-income households.

Some of the key SASSA grants include:

Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant (R350 grant)
Child Support Grant
Disability Grant
Foster Child Grant
Old Person’s Grant
Care Dependency Grant
War Veterans Grant
Grant-in-Aid

How to Check Your SASSA Application Status:

For SRD Grant:

Visit the official SASSA website for SRD grants.
Scroll down to ‘Application status’.
Select ‘Click here to check online’.
Fill in the required fields to view the status of your R350 grant application.
For Permanent SASSA Grant:

Visit the SASSA website.
Enter your ID number.
Enter the mobile phone number you used to apply.
Track your grant application or overall status.
How to Collect Your SASSA Money:
When choosing your SASSA payment method, you have several options available. Permanent social grant beneficiaries typically need access to a bank account to receive their payments.

You can use a SASSA card, which is accepted at most retail outlets, such as Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer stores, Usave stores, and Checkers, or use a traditional bank account.
Personal bank accounts from major South African banks can also be used to receive SASSA grants.

Note: The Post Office is no longer a payment method for SASSA grants.