In South Africa, SASSA is regarded as the organization that gives families and vulnerable individuals the critical financial help they need. Even though most grant recipients obtain their grants using their SASSA payment cards, you could withdraw funds from your account without the SASSA card. This post will provide a detailed how-to for people who have misplaced their cards or are looking for other cash withdrawal methods.
SASSA recognizes the importance of providing grantees with safe and easy ways to manage their awards. They offer several options for cardless withdrawals, such as cardless payments made through SASSA, withdrawals made through shops that have collaborated with SASSA, and ABSA or FNB’s Ewallet.
How do you Withdraw Money without an SASSA Card?
There are methods to withdraw funds from SASSA without a card. I shall divide them into three categories, which I have outlined below:
- Option to Send Cash (ABSA, Standard Bank, FNB E-Wallet)
- Withdrawal of SASSA OTP (SASSA Cardless Payment)
- Direct Payment Into Your Bank Account at No Cost
Withdrawal Via SASSA Cash Send Services ABSA:
With ABSA Cash Send, withdrawing your award cash is simple and quick. Allow me to describe the steps involved:
1. Go to an ATM operated by ABSA: To find the closest ABSA ATM or branch, use the branch location feature on the website.
2. Begin the Cash Send Transaction: Select the CASH SEND option at an ATM or a branch. The recipient’s mobile phone number will then need to be entered. Ensure the mobile phone number is linked to your grant application or belongs to you.
3. Type Security PIN: Your registered mobile phone number will be sent a one-time security PIN. Enter this PIN on the ATM or give it to the employees of the ABSA branch.
4. Get Cash: You can use an ATM or take money from any Absa branch when the transaction is complete and the security PIN has been confirmed.
Money Sent Through the ABSA Bank Branch:
To withdraw money from an ABSA Bank branch, you have to perform these steps:
1. Find the nearest ABSA branch: Use the branch finder tool to find the ABSA branch closest to you. Once you have located the branch, check their hours of operation and pay them a visit within their assigned business hours.
2. Give Your Phone Number: Please let the branch staff know that you have come to take out your Cash Send withdrawal of SASSA monies. The employees will ask you to provide them with the phone number you used to register for the SASSA award.
3. Verify Transaction: Your mobile device will get an OTP. Please provide the OTP to the bank staff.
4. Get Grant Money: You can take your grant money out of the ABSA branch as soon as the staff has verified your OTP. You have the option to withdraw the entire grant amount or just the amount that is needed at that particular moment.
Withdrawal of SASSA Cash Via FNB’s E-Wallet:
The following actions will enable you to utilize this service: If you do not have an SASSA card, FNB offers a quicker option to obtain your grant money: the E-Wallet.
Visit the FNB ATM or Branch: The FNB branch finder function on their website makes it simple to get directions to the FNB bank or ATM closest to you.
Launch a Transaction Using an E-Wallet: At the ATM or bank, select “E-Wallet.” Entering the recipient’s cellphone number will be required.
How do you withdraw Cash via sASSA oTP online?
Additionally, you can contact the SASSA R370 cardless cash withdrawal or the SASSA OTP withdrawal. You must choose SASSA-Partnered merchants if you wish to use this type of withdrawal. Here are six examples of these retailers:
- Pick & Pay
- Shoprite
- Usave
- OK
- Checkers
- Boxer
- Spar
You must utilize Cash Send through the SASSA online portal at srd.sassa.gov.za and alter your SASSA account payment method for this withdrawal option to work. Once updated, you can pick up your grant money at any of the following authorized stores:
- Select Documents: When you go to the pickup location, do not forget to bring your ID card, mobile phone, and SASSA/Postbank Gold Card PIN.
- Find the closest pick-and-pay location: Locate the nearest store partnering with SASSA for pickup.
- Await your moment to speak: Long lines are typically encountered at pickup places. As a result, it is critical to exercise patience and bide your time.
- Give your phone number and identification: When it is your turn, the staff will ask for your ID and SASSA phone numbers to verify that you are the legitimate award receiver.
- Verify OTP and PIN: Your cellphone number will now be confirmed. The staff will also ask you to input the PIN you used to access the ATM.
- Receive Your Cash: The cashier will provide your SASSA grant money once you enter the correct PIN. The SASSA cardless payment option has been successfully processed for your grant payment.
How to Withdraw Money Using the SASSA Mobile App?
By introducing a new application that makes it simple for beneficiaries to get their money, SASSA can now keep up with the times. The process for downloading cash from an individual’s SASSA account using the same application is shown below:
- Install and download the SASSA Mobile app: To find the “SASSA Mobile App,” please use the Google Play Store on your smartphone. Choose the official SASSA app and start the installation and download procedure.
- Sign up or Sign in: If you are a new user, start by opening the program and making an account. Your ID number and any other essential information must be entered. Simply enter your login credentials to log in if you are already registered.
- Connect Your Account with SASSA: After logging in, the user account has to be connected to the app—in this example, SASSA—. To accomplish this, simply follow the instructions on the display panel.
- Withdraw grants funds: The app makes it easy to access your SASSA cash after you have successfully linked your account. To make that happen, you must select the withdraw option and adhere to all step-by-step procedures. After completing this process, you will receive a withdrawal reference number, which is required to pick up your money.
How do you get payment directly from a bank account?
Receiving my grant money instantly put into my bank account works best. This ensures that I will not rely on outside funding sources and that any grants will be disbursed into my account. To accomplish this, you must update your banking information on the SASSA website at srd.sassa.gov.za.
Your bank accounts will be credited as soon as payments are associated with them; this will happen the following month. Since SASSA cannot move award funds to another person’s bank account, kindly make sure that the account is registered in your name.
Get Safe When Withdrawing SASSA Grant:
Always take the required safety measures to guarantee the security of your grant funds:
- Your SASSA PIN should never be shared with friends, family, or anybody posing as an SASSA official in any manner.
- SASSA will never request your PIN.
- Refrain from answering calls, texts, or emails claiming to be from SASSA and requesting your PIN or personal information.
- This is not how SASSA communicates with individuals. Only use certified mobile applications and the official SASSA website.
- You must contact SASSA very soon if you see any suspicious behavior or come across a possible scam.
Even if you do not have a SASSA card, it offers flexibility and convenience so you can access your money whenever you need it. For example, you might use the following options: Direct Bank Deposit, Cardless Payments, or Cash Send. Now that we know a few options, anyone wishing to take money from SASSA may do so quickly. Simply select the option that best suits their lifestyle to receive their award. Recall that the security of your grant is dependent on your PIN. To keep your money safe, never share it with anyone—not even those you can trust.