How To Apply For R350 Grant 2025-2026
The South African government initiated the R350 Grant, officially known as the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant in May 2020 as an emergency measure to provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed individuals who did not qualify for other social grants. The grant can be accessed only if you apply for approval.
However, the application process is straightforward, simple, and convenient, therefore can be done by anyone, provided you meet the eligibility requirements.
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R350 Grant Eligibility Requirements 2025-2026
Before applying for the R350 Grant, be sure you satisfy the eligibility requirements. To be eligible, you must:
How To Apply For R350 Grant 2025-2026
The R350 grant application is straightforward, easy, and convenient if you meet the program’s qualifying conditions. Follow the procedures below to apply for an R350 Grant;
STEP 1: Choose An Application Method
Apply via WhatsApp:
Apply via the SRD Website:
Using the SASSA Chatbot:
To Apply In-Person;
STEP 2: Agree To The T& C’s
STEP 3: Provide Required Information And Documentation
All applicants must provide the below information to complete the application process.
STEP 4: Choose Your Payment Method
Applicants would have to choose 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:
New applicants without a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:
Existing applicants with the cash option, who would like to change to the bank payment option, provide the following information for payment:
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 recognized 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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R350 Grant Payment 2025-2026
You can choose your preferred payment option when you apply. You may also change your chosen form of payment. Your R350 Grant will be distributed in one of two ways, depending on your preference:
Contact Sassa
For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:
For more information visit the official website of Sassa.
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