The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides financial assistance to students in South Africa.
However, for those receiving SASSA grants, checking their balance is crucial to ensure they have access to their funds.
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.
Check SASSA R350 Balance Easily
These methods are applicable for SRD R350 grant and also same for all the other grants provided by SASSA.
You can check your balance using your cellphone’s USSD service, online through WhatsApp, at an ATM, or by visiting your nearest SASSA office.
Method 1: Check Your SASSA Balance From Your Cellphone Using the USSD Method
- Dial *120*69277# using your phone.
- Follow the prompts step by step.
- You will be asked to provide your details, including your ID and phone number.
- You will receive your current balance details via SMS upon providing the details.
Method 2: Checking Your SASSA Balance Online Using WhatsApp
- Save the SASSA WhatsApp number +27820468553 to your contacts.
- Type “SASSA” and send it to the SASSA WhatsApp number.
- Reply with “Status” to the response you receive.
- Now you will receive another response, reply with “Yes” if you have a reference number.
- Enter the mobile number associated with your SASSA grant in the next response you receive.
- Send your reference number in the last response.
- You will receive a response with your current SASSA status and balance report.
Method 3: Checking Your Balance At ATMs
- This option is only available to SASSA cardholders. If you have the SASSA card, then you can follow the below steps to check your balance at the ATM:
- Insert your SASSA card into the ATM and enter your 4-digit PIN code to access your account.
- Now, select the option “Account Balance”. (The option name can be varied in different ATMs, so select the option that shows your current account balance)
- You will have two options: View your account balance on the screen or print a receipt.
- After the selection, your account balance will be displayed or printed on a receipt, depending on your choice.
Method 4: Visit Your Nearest SASSA Office or Post Office to Inquire Your SASSA Balance
- To check your balance from the SASSA service center or Post office, you will need the following:
- Your identity documents (e.g., ID card, passport, driver’s license)
- Your SASSA application ID
- SASSA representatives will ask you for your identity documents for verification. Once the verification is completed, they will provide the complete details about your application and your current SASSA balance.
Key Points to Remember While Checking Your Balance
- You must use the SASSA USSD code on the mobile phone number linked to your SASSA account to check your balance. You can only check your SASSA balance on a phone number linked to your account.
- Depending on your mobile network provider, there may be a small fee for checking your Sassa balance using the USSD service. You can visit a SASSA office or an ATM for a free balance check.
- Always keep your SASSA balance less than or equal to R624. If SASSA finds a balance exceeding R624 in your account, this will make you ineligible for the grant for that month. SASSA will also take back your grant money for that month.
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
- Website