There are several ways to check the status of your SASSA payment, including the SEND SMS to SASSA or visiting the SASSA website and tracking your SASSA status Online.
If you have applied for a Social Relief of Distress Grant (SASSA r350 SRD grant) from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and been approved for social security assistance, you will receive your monthly payments directly from them. But in some cases, there could be issues with your payments. This article covers everything you need to know about checking your SASSA SRD Payment Status.
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What is SASSA SRD status?
SASSA SRD Status in this case refers to the current state of your SASSA SRD R350 grant application and which stage it is currently at.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides social grants to eligible individuals and families. The SASSA Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a one-time payment that is intended to help people who are facing extreme hardship.
To apply for the SASSA SRD grant, you must be a South African citizen or permanent resident, and you must be 18 years of age or older. You will need to provide proof of your identity, income, and expenses. Once your application has been submitted, SASSA will assess your eligibility and notify you of the outcome.
If you are approved for the grant, you will receive a payment in your bank account. The amount of the payment will depend on your circumstances. SASSA will review your grant every three months to ensure that you are still eligible for the payment.
You can track your social grant application or SASSA status via SMS or the SASSA website, so you don’t have to wait to receive your social grants. This can help you budget properly in cases where your grants are delayed or you find yourself in a predicament with your payment, you can follow the steps below to check your SRD Grant Application Status Check.
How to check the status of your SASSA payment – SASSA SRD Status Check Online Application?
This is perhaps the easiest way to check your SASSA status. There are a few ways that you can check the status of your SASSA SRD grant application.
Send an SMS to Check your SASSA R350 Payment Status
The first way is to send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553. They will be able to tell you the status of your application and what, if any, additional documentation or information is needed.
Track SASSA Payment Status Online
The second way to check the status of your application is Online via the SASSA status check portal https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status.
Enter your ID number and mobile phone number used to submit your application click submit button and you will be able to see the status of your application and any additional information that is needed.
If you have any questions about your application or the status thereof, you can always contact SASSA at 0800 60 10 11 and they will be happy to help you.
For Reconsideration status, You can check through this link: https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/reconsideration
Social Relief of Distress Grant of R350application status
| STATUS | MEANING | WHAT MUST THE CLIENT DO |
| Application complete | Applicant completed the re- application process and will be verified each month for the SRD R350 grant. | Check their verification and payment status each month on the website. https://srd.sassa.gov.za |
| Bank details pending | An application or reapplication was received, but no banking details or preferences were received. | The client should submit their banking details via the website. https://srd.sassa.gov.za |
| Reapplication pending | No re-application has been received. | The client should submit an application via the website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za |
| Period (e.g. April) Pending | Re-application was successfully received. Verification of the application for the period is pending. | The client should check back the status later in the month for an update. https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status |
| Period (e.g. April) Approved | The application was approved for the period. | The client should check the pay day field for an indication of when they will receive their money. If no pay day
value is provided, no payment has been processed as yet. |
| Period (e.g. April) Declined | The application was declined for the period and the reason is provided. | The client can submit a request for reconsideration via the website, should they feel that the reason is invalid. https://Srd.dsd.gov.za |
| Canceled | The grant is cancelled. | If the Client wishes to reinstate the grant, it can be done on the website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/reinstate |
What to do when you apply for SASSA Payment and get declined?
You should check the SASSA status of your application daily. If you find that your application has been declined, you should visit your nearest SASSA office and ask to speak to a supervisor. They will be able to help you correct any errors on your application. If you find that your application has been declined, but you’re not sure what the reason was, you can check your status online. You can also send an SMS to the SASSA number to find out the status of your application. You will receive a message that will indicate why your application was declined.
