SASSA Payment Dates for 2026 | SRD R370 Grant Schedule

Millions of South Africans depend on SASSA grants every month. Whether you receive the SRD R370 grant, Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, or Child Support Grant, knowing your payment dates helps you budget better and avoid unnecessary trips to collection points.

SASSA Status Check – Check Your Payment Date Now

Before checking the schedule below, verify your personal payment date:

SASSA status check for R350 payment dates – Enter your ID number and mobile number to see your exact payment date and approval status. This gives you the most accurate information for your grant, whether you’re receiving the SRD R370 (formerly R350) or any other SASSA grant.

SASSA Payment Dates 2026

Here are the official SASSA payment dates for 2026 and the remainder of 2025. This schedule covers all major grants including Older Persons, Disability, and Children’s Grants:

Collection Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily

Note: Dates may shift due to public holidays. Always verify through SASSA channels before collecting.

SRD R370 Grant Payment Windows 2026

The SRD R370 grant works differently – payments happen over a window of days each month. Your exact payment date shows when you check your status online.

Important: Always do an SRD status check before collecting. The dates above are payment windows – your specific date will be assigned when your application is approved.

SASS January 2026 Payment Dates

SASSA Grant Amounts 2026

All permanent grants received increases in April 2025 and October 2025. Here are the current amounts:

Recent Increases:

• April 2025: Increases ranging from R10 to R130 across all permanent grants
• October 2025: Additional R10 increase for all permanent grants
• SRD R370 grant remains at R370

How SASSA Payment Cycles Work

SASSA follows a simple monthly pattern:

Payment Order:

1. Older Person’s Grants paid first (usually 1st-6th of month)
2. Disability Grants paid next day
3. Children’s Grants (Child Support, Foster Child, Care Dependency) paid third
4. SRD R370 grants paid within monthly windows

How It Works:

• Money transfers overnight to bank accounts or SASSA cards
• You can access funds from 9:00 AM on payment day
• Collect at ATMs, retailers (Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer), pay points, or banks
• Unused money stays in your account – no expiry date

What Affects Payment Dates:

• Weekends (no payments on Saturday/Sunday)
• Public holidays
• Month-end processing
• Budget announcements (February) and annual adjustments (April/October)

Why Check Your SASSA Status Regularly

Checking your status helps you:

• Know exactly when money arrives for rent, groceries, and bills
• Avoid wasted trips when funds aren’t ready
• Catch fraud or unauthorized activity fast
• Keep banking and contact details updated
• Confirm your grant is approved and scheduled
• Track appeal status for declined applications

How to Check Your SASSA Payment Status

Online:

• Visit sassa.gov.za or srd.sassa.gov.za
• Enter your ID number and mobile number
• View payment dates and approval status

Phone:

• Call SASSA toll-free: 0800 60 10 11
• Fraud hotline: 0800 601 011

USSD:

• Dial 1347737# from your phone
• Follow prompts to check status

SMS Alerts:

• Register your mobile number with SASSA
• Get text reminders before each payment

In Person:

• Visit your local SASSA office
• Get printed payment calendars
• Speak with customer care staff

Why Is My SASSA Payment Delayed?

Common reasons for delays:

• Wrong or outdated ID, bank, or contact details
• SASSA verification processes
• System problems at SASSA or banks
• Public holidays affecting processing
• Fraud investigations
• Changes you didn’t report to SASSA
• Bank account issues (frozen, closed, wrong details)
• Missing documents

What to Do:

1. Check the correct payment date for your grant
2. Confirm your bank account status
3. Try different ATMs and pay points
4. Call SASSA immediately: 0800 60 10 11
5. Visit your SASSA office in person
6. File a formal complaint
7. Request an investigation

Can You Collect R370 Without a Payment Date?

No. You need a confirmed payment date before collecting. A payment date means:

• Your application is approved
• Your grant is processed
• Payment is scheduled

Always check your SRD status at srd.sassa.gov.za before trying to collect.

Checking SRD Appeal Status

If your application was declined and you appealed:

1. Visit srd.sassa.gov.za
2. Enter your ID and mobile number
3. Check your appeal outcome
4. If approved, note your payment date
5. Collect during your payment window

Avoiding Crowds on Payment Days

Long queues are common when millions collect grants. Here’s how to avoid them:

Best Times:

• Wait 2-3 days after payment date – crowds disappear
• Go very early (before 8 AM) or late afternoon
• For SRD grants, collect mid-window, not first day

What to Bring:

• Portable chair and umbrella
• Snacks and water
• Medications
• Entertainment (book, phone)
• Backup transport plans

Safety Tips:

• Travel in groups
• Take turns holding places in line
• Use less busy ATMs in different areas
• Try retailers instead of ATMs
• Keep valuables hidden

Where to Collect Your Grant

ATM Withdrawals:

• Use your SASSA card at any ATM
• Daily limits apply (usually R1,000-R5,000)

Retailers:

• Shop and get cashback at Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Checkers
• Usually shorter queues than ATMs

Bank Accounts:

• If grants deposit directly to your bank
• Use your bank card for withdrawals

Pay Points:

• SASSA cash payment locations
• Bring ID and SASSA card
• Being phased out gradually

Mobile Payment Vehicles:

• SASSA temporary payment services
• Check local office for schedules

Lost or Stolen SASSA Card?

Act immediately:

1. Call 0800 601 011 – Report lost/stolen card right away
2. Card gets disabled to prevent fraud
3. Note your reference number
4. Visit SASSA office for replacement
5. Bring ID and reference number
6. Check for unauthorized withdrawals
7. Dispute any fraudulent transactions

Replacement cards take 7-14 days. You might collect cash at pay points while waiting.

Can You Get Multiple Grants?

Yes, in some cases:

Allowed Combinations:

• Older Person’s Grant + Grant-in-Aid
• Disability Grant + Grant-in-Aid
• Child Support Grant + Foster Care Grant (for different children)
• War Veteran’s Grant + Grant-in-Aid

When you get multiple grants, they’re paid together on the earliest date as one amount.

What If Your Application Is Rejected?

You have options:

Step 1: Reconsideration

• Request within 90 days of rejection
• Provide extra documents
• Explain why rejection was wrong

Step 2: Appeal to ITSAA

• If reconsideration fails
• Independent Tribunal reviews your case
• Submit all evidence

Step 3: Get Help

• Contact social justice organizations
• Legal aid services available
• Keep all SASSA communications

If Payments Stop Suddenly:

1. Call SASSA: 0800 60 10 11
2. Visit your local office
3. Submit mandatory reconsideration
4. Lodge formal appeal
5. Request investigation
6. Keep all documents

Don’t give up – many stoppages are errors that can be fixed.

Payment Options Without Permanent Address

Homelessness doesn’t disqualify you:

Solutions:

• Use mobile number for SMS notifications
• Banks allow accounts with just ID (no address proof needed)
• Collect from pay points you can reach
• SASSA mobile services visit different areas
• Tell SASSA your situation – they can arrange special options

SMS Payment Notifications

Get text reminders:

1. Give mobile number when applying
2. Keep airtime for receiving messages
3. Update SASSA if you change numbers
4. Opt-in for payment alerts

What You’ll Receive:

• Payment date reminders (2-3 days before)
• Payment confirmations
• Status updates
• Important announcements

Warning: SASSA never asks for PIN, password, or banking details by SMS. Report suspicious messages to 0800 601 011.

Report Corruption or Bad Treatment

If you face discrimination, bribes, or mistreatment:

Report To:

• SASSA Complaints Office
• Call 0800 60 10 11
• Anti-corruption hotline: 0800 701 701
• Email: grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za
• Police (SAPS) for crimes
• Public Protector for serious issues

What to Report:

• Discrimination
• Bribe requests
• Rude or abusive treatment
• Theft or fraud by staff
• Service denial without reason
• Unexplained delays

Your rights matter. Speaking up helps everyone.

FAQs – SASSA SRD R370 Grant