Welcome to R350 Status Check 2024 - Apply Now!

Your go-to resource for the latest updates on SASSA SRD R350 payments. Check your status, apply for new grants, and update your banking details with ease.

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What is the Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) 2024?

The Social Relief of Distress Grant is temporary aid for individuals in dire need of financial assistance. Approved beneficiaries receive R350 per month starting from the approval date. Note that there is no backpay; payments commence from the month of application.

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For New Application (using SASSA website)

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What is needed to apply:

ID Number.
Full Names and Surname as they appear on the ID.
Gender and Disability if you have any.
Bank Name and Account Number.
Phone Number.
Proof of Address.

Re-Application (using SASSA website)

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Steps to Change Banking Details:

If you are an approved SASSA SRD R350 Grant beneficiary, enter your ID number to update your banking information. You will receive an SMS with a secure link to update your details.
Follow the instructions in the SMS carefully.
If transferring funds to a bank account, ensure it is in your name.
For money transfers through banks, ensure the phone number receiving the SMS is registered in your name.
New banking details will be used for future payments, after verification.

Click Here to Change Banking Details

Cancel My Application

If your circumstances have changed and you are no longer in need of the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant, you can withdraw your application by clicking the button below.

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Sassa urges R350 grant beneficiaries not to repeatedly change their bank details

By Unathi Nkanjeni (09 Sep 2022) - The SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) advises against repeatedly changing bank details as it may delay payments. Beneficiaries have voiced frustrations over declined applications and delays. Sassa recommends opening a personal bank account to avoid delays.

The COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant has been extended until March 2025. This extension provides continued support for those impacted by the pandemic. Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana announced an allocation of R34 billion for the extension.

By Zukiswa Pikoli (13 Jun 2022) - Sassa announced that payments for the new cycle of the SRD grant will be made from mid-June 2022. Outstanding payments from the previous cycle will be cleared month-by-month. Civil society organizations have raised concerns over delayed payments.