SASSA Grant

How To Apply SRD R350 2025-2026

The SRD R350 grant is intended to give short-term financial support to jobless South African citizens or permanent citizen dwellers who do not get any other type of income support and are not currently receiving any government social grant. This grant is intended to ease the immediate problem caused by economic struggles and to give some stability through tough times.

To apply for the SRD R350 grant, you must follow the requirements provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) or other applicable government department in charge of grant administration. Filling out an application form, presenting the appropriate papers, and sending your application through the proper channels are typical stages. Read further to learn more about how to apply for the SRD 350 grant 2025-2026.

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How To Apply SRD R350 2025-2026

The SRD grant seeks to provide financial backing to those who do not have any financial means to support themselves. When applying for an SRD Grant, applicants will have to read, agree to, and sign 2 forms; the declaration form and the consent form. Follow the below procedure to apply for SRD R350 2025-2026;

STEP 1: SELECT AN APPLICATION METHOD

Please select from one 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
Verify your details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

SRD Website:

In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website
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”

Apply via the SASSA Chatbot:

In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (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 clauses in the Declaration and the Consent
Read and agree to the clauses on the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document

STEP 3: PROVIDE YOUR DETAILS

Provide your personal information, including:

ID Number
Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
Gender
Physical Address
Contact Information (mobile number, email address)
SASSA may request further information

STEP 4: SELECT YOUR PAYMENT OPTION / PROVIDE YOUR BANKING DETAILS

New applicants with a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:

Your Bank Name
Your Account Number
Your Branch Name
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: RECEIVE AN SMS

Applicants will receive an SMS with their banking information. The SRD R350 Grant application is now live as a result of getting this SMS.

STEP 6: SASSA CONFIRMATION AND AUTHENTIFICATION

SASSA compares your personal information (ID number, name, and surname) to a database maintained by the Department of Home Affairs. SASSA compares your ID number to recognized databases such as UIF, SARS, and NSFAS. Fraud risk scoring is performed in collaboration with fraud protection partners, and your ID number and mobile number are checked against recognized databases. After that, your application is either approved or declined with a reason. That concludes the application procedure!

READ: How To Apply Sassa R350

Apply for Reconsideration Of The SRD Grant 2024-2025

If your application was rejected, you may request reconsideration within 30 days after receiving the reason for the rejection. For each month that your application is denied, you may request reconsideration.
You can request reconsideration in one of two ways: