How to Change Your Banking Details for the SRD Grant

If you are an approved beneficiary of the SASSA SRD R370 Grant and wish to change your banking details, it is crucial to use the official SASSA channel to protect your information and your grant. This guide explains the official process.

Official SASSA Instructions:

According to the official SASSA SRD website, here is the step-by-step process:

1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to the SASSA banking details link: https://srd.sassa.gov.za/said.
2. Submit Your ID Number: Find the section titled “How do I change my banking details”. You will see a field asking for your ID number. Enter your 13-digit South African ID number here.
3. Receive a Secure SMS: After submitting your ID, an SMS containing a secure, unique link will be sent to the mobile phone number you registered during your application.
4. Follow the Secure Link: Click on the link you received in the SMS. It will take you to a secure page where you can update your details. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully.

Critical Rules for Changing Your Payment Method:

Please pay close attention to these rules to avoid payment delays or issues:

• Bank Account Ownership: If you choose to have your grant paid into a bank account, you must be the owner of the account. SASSA cannot and will not pay a grant into another person’s bank account.
• Mobile Money Transfer: If you select the money transfer option (cash send) via a bank, the mobile phone number that receives the SMS must be registered in your name. SASSA cannot pay a grant to a mobile number registered to another person.
• Verification Period: Please note that the new banking details will only be used for future payments, and only after verification is complete. This process can take time, so your next payment might still go to your old account.

Why You Might Need to Change Your Banking Details:

• You have opened a new bank account.
• Your old bank account has been closed.
• You want to switch from a cash-send option to a bank account for more security.
• You have lost access to the mobile number used for a cash-send option.

By following these official steps, you can ensure your grant payment details are updated safely and correctly.