As a recipient of a SASSA grant, it’s essential to know the various payment options available to you.
One such option is the SASSA Cash Send, which allows you to receive your grant payment in cash at a designated pay point.
What is SASSA Cash Send?
SASSA Cash Send is a payment option provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in partnership with various financial institutions.
This option enables grant recipients to receive their payments in cash at designated pay points, eliminating the need for a bank account.
The SASSA Cash Send option is designed to cater to recipients who do not have access to banking services or prefer to receive their payments in cash.
Benefits of SASSA Cash Send
The SASSA Cash Send option offers several benefits to grant recipients.
One of the primary advantages is convenience.
Recipients can collect their payments in cash at designated pay points, which are often located in rural areas or townships.
This eliminates the need to travel long distances to access banking services.
Another benefit of SASSA Cash Send is security. Recipients can receive their payments in a secure environment, reducing the risk of theft or loss.
Additionally, the SASSA Cash Send option provides recipients with greater control over their finances, as they can receive their payments in cash and manage their expenses accordingly.
How to Access SASSA Cash Send
To access the SASSA Cash Send option, recipients must meet certain eligibility criteria.
Firstly, they must be a recipient of a SASSA grant.
Secondly, they must not have a bank account or prefer to receive their payments in cash.
Recipients who meet these criteria can access the SASSA Cash Send option by following these steps:
- Visit a SASSA office or a designated pay point to register for the SASSA Cash Send option.
- Provide the required documentation, including your ID and grant payment confirmation.
- Receive a cash send voucher, which will be used to collect your payment.
SASSA Cash Send Pay Points
SASSA has partnered with various financial institutions to provide pay points for the SASSA Cash Send option.
These pay points are located throughout the country, including in rural areas and townships.
Recipients can collect their payments at these pay points using their cash send voucher.
The pay points are equipped with secure payment systems, ensuring that recipients receive their payments safely and efficiently.
Types of SASSA Cash Send Pay Points
There are several types of SASSA Cash Send pay points, including:
- Post Office Pay Points: The South African Post Office has partnered with SASSA to provide pay points for the SASSA Cash Send option. Recipients can collect their payments at designated post office branches.
- Retail Store Pay Points: Certain retail stores, such as Shoprite and Checkers, have partnered with SASSA to provide pay points for the SASSA Cash Send option. Recipients can collect their payments at these stores.
- Mobile Pay Points: SASSA has also introduced mobile pay points, which travel to rural areas to provide payment services to recipients. These mobile pay points are equipped with secure payment systems, ensuring that recipients receive their payments safely and efficiently.
SASSA Cash Send Fees
Recipients who use the SASSA Cash Send option may be charged a fee for the service.
The fee is typically deducted from the grant payment, and the recipient receives the remaining amount in cash.
The fee structure for the SASSA Cash Send option varies depending on the pay point and the financial institution providing the service.
Recipients can expect to pay a fee ranging from R10 to R20 per payment, depending on the pay point and the financial institution.
How to Avoid SASSA Cash Send Fees
While the SASSA Cash Send option provides a convenient way for recipients to receive their payments in cash, the fees associated with the service can be a burden. To avoid these fees, recipients can consider the following options:
- Open a bank account: Recipients who open a bank account can receive their grant payments directly into their account, eliminating the need for the SASSA Cash Send option and the associated fees.
- Use a SASSA card: SASSA provides a card that recipients can use to access their grant payments at ATMs or retail stores. This option eliminates the need for the SASSA Cash Send option and the associated fees.