Sassa R350 Grant How To Apply Online 2025-2026
Sassa R350 Grant How To Apply Online 2025-2026
The R350 given by the South African Social Security Agency(SASSA) aspires to provide financial assistance to eligible people. Suppose you require support and wish to apply for the South Africa Social Security Agency R350 Grant for 2025-2026. In that case, this post will provide you with an all-inclusive thread of the online application procedures. By sticking to these instructions, you can smoothly complete your application.
The grant was available to South African citizens and permanent citizen dwellers who were jobless, between the ages of 18 and 59, and not receiving any other form of income support. To apply for the R350 grant you must meet the qualification requirements for the grant, and it includes;
- You must be settled in South Africa
- You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
- You must be a South African Citizen
- You must be a Fugitive in South Africa
- You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
- You must be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa (under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation, or the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation)
- You must be between the ages of 18 and 60 years old
- You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
- You must be jobless and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
- You must have inadequate financial means to support yourself
- You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
- You must NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment
- You must NOT unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
- You must NOT be receiving a salary from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme
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How To Apply Online For The SASSA R350 Grant 2025-2026
There are two methods available for individuals to apply for the SASSA Grant: either by visiting a SASSA office in person or by utilizing the online application service on the SASSA services website. The online application procedure is convenient and easy to follow, allowing applicants to apply from any location as long as they have access to the internet. Below is the gradual procedure for the online application process for the years 2025-2026:
STEP 1: Choose An Application Method
Apply via WhatsApp:
- Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
- Provide your personal details
- You will receive a Reference number, an OTP and a link to click
- Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP and verify your account
- Fill in your surname and ID number
- Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat
Apply via SRD Website:
- In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website(if you are a Fugitive, Asylum Seeker or Special Permit Holders, find out how to apply here)
- Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
- You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
- Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”
Using the SASSA Chatbot:
- In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
- Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (the orange box on the side of the screen)
- Fill in your ID number and mobile number
- On the chat, choose the option to apply for the SRD R350 grant
- Click on the SRD website link provided by the SASSA Chatbot
- Follow the SRD website steps
STEP 2: Agree To The T& C’s
- Read and agree to the Declaration and Consent terms.
- Read and accept the terms of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant paper.
STEP 3: Provide Required Information And Documentation
All applicants must provide the below information to complete the application process.
- ID Number
- Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
- Gender
- Physical Address
- Contact Information (mobile number, email address)
STEP 4: Select Your Payment Method
Applicants would have to select from the various Sassa payment methods designed for all applicants. Provided below are some payment methods of Sassa that applicants may have to choose from;
New applicants with a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:
- Your Bank Name
- Your Account Number
- Your Branch Name
- Your Account Type
- Agree to the Terms and Conditions
- Submit your Banking Details
New applicants without a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:
- Choose Payment option – Cash Send
- Agree to Terms and Conditions
- Submit Banking Details
- Existing applicants with a personal bank account, confirm the following information for payment:
- Confirm Existing Personal Banking Details
- Agree to Terms and Conditions
- Click Submit
Existing applicants with the cash option, who would like to change to the bank payment option, provide the following information for payment:
- Your Bank Name
- Your Account Number
- Your Branch Name
- Your Account Type
- Agree to the Terms and Conditions
- Submit your Banking Details
STEP 5&6: Verification
Applicants will get an SMS with their banking information, indicating that The SRD R350 Grant application is now active.
SASSA compares your personal information (ID number, name, and surname) to a Department of Home Affairs database, as well as your ID number to recognised databases such as UIF, SARS, and NSFAS. Fraud risk scoring is carried out in partnership with fraud prevention partners, and your ID number and mobile number are cross-checked against known databases. The application procedure is then completed when your application is either granted or declined with a reason.
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Sassa R350 Grant Payment 2025-2026
R350n grant recipient payment are made through various methods. Rewcipienta re allowed ton select a payment method convenient to them, including;
- Any bank ATM, using your SASSA gold card
- Collection points, which include Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Boxer and USave stores
SASSA Contacts:
For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:
- Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
- Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
- Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
- Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: Contact
For more information visit the official website of Sassa.
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