Steps On How To Apply For R350 Grant 2024-2025

Steps On How To Apply For R350 Grant 2024-2025

The R350 Grant, introduced by the South African government, is an important social relief measure aimed at providing financial support to vulnerable citizens. If you are in need of financial assistance, the R350 Grant can be a valuable resource. This article will guide you through the steps required to apply for the R350 Grant for the period of 2024-2025.

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Steps On How To Apply For R350 Grant 2024-2025

Applying for R350 grant is simple, easy and straightforward and can be done through various methods. R350 grant application involves six simple steps. Below are the steps to apply for R350 grant 2024-2025;

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 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”

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: 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:

• 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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How To Check The Status of Your Application

To Know the status of your application, you must, first of all, submit a completed application. You can check your application status in either of these ways:

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

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Contact Sassa

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 can bring much-needed financial help to persons experiencing financial difficulties. You can ensure a smooth application procedure and boost your chances of obtaining the award by following the steps mentioned above.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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