SASSA card is an electronic card issued by the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) for various categories of grants beneficiaries to access their monthly payments.
In this article, you will see the following:
- Complete guide on how to apply for the SASSA Debit Card
- how to renew the SASSA Card
- Where you can get the SASSA Card.
- BONUS: FAQS About The South Africa Social Security Agency Card
Once your grant is approved, you will be issued a SASSA payment card. This card is used to access your grant money. If you wish to use alternative methods of payment such as:
• Banks including Postbank, or
• Institutions, you must contact your nearest SASSA office
Please note that the SASSA card is the only official social grant payment card.
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How to Apply for the SASSA Card
Visit any Sassa offices branch, Present an identity document and you will be issued with the new card within minutes.
The new card can also be obtained from Post Office nationwide. Special arrangements are made for immobile beneficiaries who cannot visit a Post Office.
How to Renew SASSA Card
If you want to renew your card or you want a replacement for your lost card Visit any Sassa office nearest to you. All beneficiaries are requested to keep their cards and pin safely. Beneficiaries can report any problems they may encounter to their nearest Sassa office.
Benefits of a SASSA Account:
The account will allow the following transactions at no cost to the beneficiary:
- 1 Cash withdrawal over the counter at a SA Post Office branch per month.
- 1st Issued biometric enabled EMV chip card;
- 1st Replacement biometric enabled EMV chip card (per annum);
- 3 Retail merchants cash withdrawals (per month);
- Purchase and cash back combinations at retail merchants;
- 1st ATM balance enquiry (per month);
- 1 Mini statement at SA Post Office branches;
- 1st Full statement (for a maximum period of 3 months) at SA Post Office branches
- 1st PIN Reset at SA Post Office branches (per annum);
- PIN Reset at SASSA offices.
The SA Post Office also caters for beneficiaries who are not comfortable using a PIN. These beneficiaries can present their ID document to make a withdrawal inside the Post Office branch using biometric authentication instead of a PIN to withdraw funds.
FAQS About The SASSA Card
How do I apply for new Sassa card?
Visit any Post Office branch, present an identity document and you will be issued with the new card within minutes. The new card can also be obtained from Sassa offices nationwide. Special arrangements are made for immobile beneficiaries who cannot visit a Post Office.
Can I get a new Sassa card at the post office?
I need that card
Evening,
My mom has lost her sassa card, how can she reapply for renewal, can I do it on her behalf via online system or does she personally need to come in to the nearest branch?
Thanking you in advance
Riyaz Shabodien
0835983683
Please phone me urgently my Mom’s sassa card has been stolen and cannot get through to your advertised line
Morning, my daughter’s card was swallowed by the Ned bank ATM. Can you please advise how and where do I apply for a new card. Thank you indvance , my numbers are 0847180001/0791980001
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Afternoon
My father was placed in a frail care centre for dementia last year his sassa card expires 2023,how do i apply for his new sassa card
If it’s say card not recorded??
I lost my id and my sassa card can I use an affidavit to replace my card ? Or I have to start at home affairs to apply for a temporary ID first
my sassa card was swallowed by the bank teller yesterday what must i do can i do it online or what
Go to the bank and get your card.
my card was stolen were can a go for new one
Check out Sassa office near you
what will you need and are they open on weekends