How To Apply For R350 Grant Code 2025-2026

How To Apply For R350 Grant Code 2025-2026

Applying for the R350 grant code might bring substantial help to persons experiencing financial difficulties. R350 grant code is a one-of-a-kind identifier or alphanumeric sequence allocated to a grant or financial opportunity. It is used to track and manage finances inside an enterprise or government agency.

The R350 Grant Code is an important financial assistance program that attempts to assist qualified South African individuals who are jobless and require temporary economic assistance.

This post leads you through the step-by-step process of applying for the R350 Grant Code in this thorough guide to guarantee a smooth and successful application.

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R350 Grant Code Eligibility Essentials 2025-2026

Before you begin the application procedure, make sure you fulfill the R350 grant code eligibility requirements. The requirements are;

• You must reside in South Africa
• You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
• 1. You must be a South African Citizen
  2. You must be a Refugee in South Africa
  3. You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
  4. 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 18 and 60 years old
• You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
• You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
• You must have insufficient 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 stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

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How To Apply For R350 Grant Code 2025-2026

To gain a grant code, you must apply for the R350 grant 2025-2026.

You should only apply via one method – submitting more than one application will not speed up the process it may slow down your application.  Below is the procedure to apply;

Select from any of these methods:

WhatsApp:

• Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
• Provide your 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

SRD Website:

• In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website(if you are a Refugee, 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”

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

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How Do I Check The Status Sassa Grant Application?

If you have applied for the R350 Grant and want to know the status, you can do so in either the following ways:

• On the SRD grants website check your 350 grant Status
• Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
• Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11

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R350 Application Grant Status Meaning

Here are some explanations and definitions of some terms relating to the status of your application;

• Application complete:

this means you have completed the reapplication process and your SRD grant will be verified each month. Check your verification and payment status each month on the SRD website.

• Bank details pending:

this means the application or reapplication was received, but no banking details or preferences were received. Applicants should submit their banking details via the SRD website (see above, step 4 of the application process).

• Reapplication pending:

this means a reapplication has not been received. Applicants should submit their application (see above, for how to apply).

• Period Pending

this means reapplication was successfully received and verification of the application for the period is pending. Applicants should check their application status later in the month

• Period Approved

this means the application was approved for the period. Applicants should check the payday for details on when to expect their money.

• Period Declined

this means the application was declined for the period, as well as the reason why it was declined. Applicants should submit a request for reconsideration

• Cancelled

this means the grant has been cancelled. Applicants may reinstate their grant on the SRD website.

SASSA Grants Contact Details

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 SASSA

Applying for the R350 grant code might bring much-needed financial help to individuals who qualify. You can ensure a smooth and fast application process by following the procedures provided in this tutorial.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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