SASSA SRD 370 Payment Dates 2025 (Complete)

SASSA Payment Dates

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released its payment schedule for the financial year 2025. According to this schedule, beneficiaries of the Social Relief Distress (SRD) and other grants will receive their payments on the given dates.

Social Relief Distress (SRD) Payment Dates for 2025

Here’s the list of SASSA payment dates for the SRD grant in 2025, when recipients can withdraw their amounts:

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Other SASSA Payment Dates for 2025

In addition to the SRD grant, SASSA also provides Older Persons, Disability, and Children Grants to South Africans who meet the SRD Criteria. 

While the agency announces pay dates for these grants each month, they generally follow a similar pattern. Therefore, along with the schedule for 2025, we have also included the expected SASSA payment dates for 2025.

How Much SASSA SRD Grant Amount Will Be Paid in 2025?

Since the initiation of the COVID-19 Social Relief Distress (SRD) grant, all approved applicants received R350 each month. However, after the official update to the Social Assistance Act (2004) by the Minister of Social Development, all beneficiaries will receive R370 starting from April 1, 2025.

The increase in the SRD grant from R350 to R370 is to help financially weak South Africans to fulfill their basic needs in challenging economic conditions. For complete details, check the ‘Amendment Regulations Relating to COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress, 2025’ by DSD. 

How to Check SRD Application Status?

According to SASSA’s policies, SRD applications are reviewed monthly to access if the beneficiary is still in need of the grant. Therefore, it’s possible to have your application approved one month and rejected the next. 

This is how you can check your SASSA application status every month: 

1. Visit the SASSA Status Checker Tool.
2. Enter your 13-digit South African ID card number and 10-digit registered Phone Number. 
3. Click on the ‘Check Status’ button. 

Fortunately, you can save your details by ticking off the ‘Save This Number’ option. After that, you can automatically check your application status without re-entering your information. Beneficiaries can even download a PDF of their current and previous month’s status history.

Applicants can get SASSA Pending, Approved, or Declined Status. Pending status usually means that your information is being verified, especially bank statements, to find your eligibility for the month. 

How to Check SASSA Balance? 

Once your application is approved, you can easily check your SASSA balance using one of these methods:

1. Via USSD Code: Dial *120*69277# on your cellphone, follow the instructions. Then, provide your ID card and phone number details. 
2. Via WhatsApp: Send a message to 082 046 8553 or 082 054 0016 on WhatsApp. Reply with ‘Status’ and include your ID and phone number details. More about this WhatsApp method.
3. Via ATM: Go to ATM, insert your Debit Card, enter PIN Code, and navigate to ‘Check Balance’ option. 
4. Via Banking App: Open your banking app on your cellphone, log in with your Username and Password, and click on ‘View Balance’.

Where to Withdraw SRD Grant Amount?

You can use one of these ways get your R370 grant payment after SASSA releases the payments: 

1. Via Bank or ATM

If you have chosen your bank account as a payment method, then you can receive your grant amount by doing this:

1. Go to your Bank ATM.
2. Insert your Debit Card into the machine and enter the PIN code. 
3. Select your amount and click on ‘Withdraw Payment’.

2. Via Cash Send Service

SASSA applicants who have opted for the Cash Send service need to bring their South African ID card and registered phone number to one of the following retailers: 

1. Shoprite
2. Checkers
3. Pick n Pay
4. Boxer stores
5. Usave
6. Selected OK Foods Supermarkets.

3. Via SASSA Smart Card

Those who have the SASSA Smart Card can use it to withdraw money from the following retailers and locations:

1. ATM
2. Shoprite
3. Checkers
4. Pick n Pay
5. Boxer stores.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. What are SASSA’s Upcoming Payment Dates in 2025? 

SASSA has recently publicize the payment schedule for the Social Relief Distress (SRD) for October. Beneficiaries can receive their grant amounts from October 24 to October 31. Here are the expected SASSA payment dates for 2025:

• November 2025: 25 to 30
• December 2025: 23 to 28

2.  Why Is There No Pay Date on My Application Status?

If your application is approved but there is no payment date there, it means you have not attached your bank details or have recently changed them. Applicants interested in learning how to change SASSA banking details for r350 should check our detailed guide. 

3. What If My Application Is Declined This Month? 

Application decisions are made monthly. So, if your SRD application is declined for a month without a valid reason, you can lodge an appeal against the decision.

4. How Do I Report Delayed Payment Dates to SASSA?

When your SASSA Payments dates are delayed, or there is no pay date for a long time, you can contact them at their toll-free number at (+27) 800 60 10 11 or visit the nearest SASSA office.

5. Can I Reinstate My SRD Application? Yes, you can reinstate your application after it has been cancelled if you still need the SRD grant.