SASSA Online Application – SASSA application for R350

SASSA will only be accepting new applications, meaning all previous beneficiaries of the R350 grant will have to reapply.

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SASSA R350 grant application online – How to apply for R350 grant?

Before applying, applicants need to ensure that they fit the eligibility criteria:

South African citizens/permanent residents/refugees/asylum seekers/holders of special permits
Unemployed
Have no alternative source of income or financial support from any other source
Between the ages of 18 and 60

The new cycle of the grant is also open to Caregivers who are not receiving any grant on their own behalf.

Special COVID-19 SRD Grant – Application Process

CHOOSE AN APPLICATION CHANNEL

Apply via one of these channels:

WhatsApp: Send a message to 082 046 8553
SRD Website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
SASSA Chatbot: www.sassa.gov.za

APPLICATION VIA WHATSAPP

Send WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
The applicant will provide personal details as prompted by the chat
The applicant will receive a Reference number, an OTP number and a website link to click on
Applicant must click on the link; insert the OTP number and click verify
The applicant provides surname and ID number
Applicant confirm details as per details provided on the chat
Continue to Step 2: AGREE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS

APPLICATION VIA SRD WEBSITE (SASSA SRD)

Open Internet browser- SASSA application for R350
Search for: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
Applicant capture ID number and mobile then click send SMS button
The applicant will receive a 6 digit OTP number
Applicant must insert the OTP number and click verify pin
Continue to Step 2: AGREE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS

APPLICATION VIA SASSA CHATBOT

Open Internet browser – SASSA Online Application
Search for: www.sassa.gov.za
On the website; the applicant will click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox
The applicant provides ID number and Mobile number
Through the chat, the applicant will choose I want to apply for SRD R350 grant
The chatbot will provide a link to the SRD Website
The Applicant will follow the SRD Website Steps
Continue to Step 2: AGREE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS

AGREE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Read Declaration and Consent Document
Agree to the content of the Declaration and Consent Document
Read and understand the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
Agree to understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document

PROVIDE PERSONAL DETAILS

Provide ID Number, Name, Surname as it is printed on the ID Document/Card
Provide other personal Details e.g. address, gender, etc.

SUBMIT BANKING DETAILS/ CHOOSE PAYMENT OPTION (NEW APPLICANT)

Clients with Personal Bank Account

Choose Bank Name
Provide Account number
Provide Branch Name
Provide Account Type
Agree to Terms and Conditions
Submit Banking Details

Clients without Personal Bank accounts

Choose Payment option- Cash Send
Agree to Terms and Conditions
Submit Banking Details

SUBMIT BANKING DETAILS/ CHOOSE PAYMENT OPTION (EXISTING CLIENT)

Confirm Existing Personal Banking Details

Agree to Terms and Conditions
Click Submit

Clients with Cash send Option who wish to add bank details

Choose Bank Name
Provide Account number
Provide Branch Name
Provide Account Type
Agree to Terms and Conditions
Submit Banking Details

RECEIVE A SMS ON YOUR MOBILE NUMBER

Message Sample:
Application ID: 123456, 88…081.
SASSA confirms successful update of banking details for BANK NAME. Your SRD R350 Grant application is now
active.

NB: It is important to provide SASSA with a mobile number where we will be able to reach you to send SMS if you are declined or with regard to your banking details.

All applicants will need to sign a declaration and consent form, as SASSA will be working with other institutions to verify details provided by applicants – SASSA application for R350

“You only have to apply once on one channel and not many times on every channel. SASSA will only process one application received from each applicant,” said SASSA.