The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides financial assistance to students in South Africa.
However, for those receiving SASSA grants, updating banking details is crucial to ensure seamless payment.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides various grants, including the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants, to support underprivileged citizens in the country.
How to Fix My SASSA Details?
If you’re an applicant for a SASSA social grant and need to update your banking details and payment method, you can easily do so online.
To fix your SASSA details, follow these steps:
Change Banking Details SASSA
If you are a beneficiary of the South African Social Security Agency’s grants and your SASSA
Online Application has been notified for pending banking details, you can change your SASSA banking details by following these steps:
Step 1: Visit the SASSA SRD Web Portal
- Visit the SASSA SRD web portal.
- Choose either section “South African ID Holder” or “Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders.”
Step 2: Enter Your ID Number and OTP
- Scroll down to option labelled “How do I change my banking details” and click on it.
- Enter your South African ID number in the given box.
- You’ll receive an SMS containing an OTP on the cellphone number you used for the application.
- Enter the received 6-digit OTP number and click on the “Verify Pin” button.
Step 3: Update Your Banking Details
- Once verified, you will receive another message containing a secure link.
- Click the secure link and carefully follow the instructions provided to successfully change your bank details.
- If you have a Personal Bank account, you’ll be allowed to:
- Choose Bank Name
- Provide Account Number
- Provide Branch Code
- Provide Account Type
- Agree to Terms and Conditions
- Submit Updated Banking Details
- 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
SASSA Verification and Validation Process
The process of changing banking details for SASSA Grants and SRD Grants involves multiple 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 essential 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.
SASSA Contact
For more information about SASSA grants or to inquire about your application status, you can contact SASSA at:
- Phone: 0800 60 10 11
- Email: info@sassa.gov.za