To ensure that the grants given satisfy the needs of those who need them, SASSA had categorized the grants they provide into different classes to meet the different needs of South African. As applicants for the grants fill out and submit their applications, SASSA sorts the applications to determine those qualified to receive the grants. Those who are deemed qualified and selected to receive the grants, irrespective of the category they fall into, are called beneficiaries.<\/p>\n
These beneficiaries choose how they want their money to be paid to them while filling out their application. And they receive their monies through the method of payment they choose. Once credited, SASSA beneficiaries can withdraw their money from the ATM, Post Office Cashless, or Merchant stores. Immediately SASAA has disbursed the fund either to your card, account, or the post office, you will receive an SMS notifying you that you have been credited. Remember, the funds do not expire or disappear due to non-withdrawal, so you don’t have to rush off to the withdrawal point immediately as the money will be available at any time of the month you feel the need to withdraw it.<\/p>\n The government has allowed their system to be such that beneficiaries do not have to withdraw the entire monthly grant benefits all at once for safety purposes; you can withdraw the money little by little, depending on your need. When you withdraw at merchant stores, instead of receiving cash, you can purchase goods equivalent to the amount of money you withdrew.<\/p>\n The idea of withdrawing your money in bits creates the necessity of keeping track of how much is left in your balance. It means checking your SASSA balance becomes something that should be done either before or after a transaction. Therefore, they have provided different methods of checking your balance<\/a> conveniently.<\/p>\n There are various methods of withdrawing your SASSA grant. Your preferred method of withdrawal should be considered when filling out your application and choosing a payment method. For instance, if you are closer to the bank and have an account, receiving payment to your regular account will be easier for you than a post office, especially if it is far from you. Here are different methods of withdrawing your grants.<\/p>\n For those whose payment method is their bank account or the SASSA card, you can withdraw money directly from any ATM. This withdrawal method is most convenient for those who have either their bank ATM or the SASSA card<\/a> – depending on where the grant was received – and are familiar with how to use an ATM.<\/p>\n It is important to note that the beneficiary withdraws money from the ATM by him or herself because giving out your card and PIN to a third party can be risky. If you must request the help of another person to withdraw the money, then let it be someone you trust.<\/p>\n Here is how to withdraw money from an ATM with your card:<\/strong><\/p>\n Before introducing a Post Office Cashless ATM<\/a>, those who choose a post office as their preferred payment channel would have to visit a post office branch to receive their grant. Usually, this would require that you stand in long queues waiting for your turn. While you can still receive your money from a post office, the South African Post Office (SAPO) has introduced a Cashless ATM withdrawal method.<\/p>\n This Cashless ATM has been placed at different merchant stores such as Shoprite and Checkers, and you will need your SASSA card to make a withdrawal from it.<\/p>\n Here is how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n The monthly receipt of a beneficiary contains a date, which has been allocated to them to withdraw their cash from a cash pay point, using a SASSA card from 9 am to 4 pm. Please note that you are only permitted to withdraw cash from a pay point on the date allocated to you. To withdraw cash at a pay point, follow the simple procedure below:<\/p>\n You can withdraw your SASSA largesse from any other store that operates a Point-of-Sale (POS) machine. Rather than stressing yourself to visit the Post Office or even an ATM, you can withdraw from a Point-of-Sale (POS) service provider by:<\/p>\n The South African Post Office (SAPO) issues the SASSA Grant card, so the beneficiaries of the SASSA welfare grant could withdraw their money with less stress and inconvenience. However, even though the cards are issued to beneficiaries of the SASSA grant for free, their use is not entirely free. While some transactions with the card are free, others are not. So if you have a SASSA card, you must know what transactions are free and those that require a fee, so you are guided on your usage of the card.<\/p>\n Here is a detailed list of all the transactions and services you will be charged for:<\/strong><\/p>\n The following transactions can be done free of any charge:<\/strong><\/p>\n Although the SASSA account is for receiving your grant fund from the government, you can also use it to receive other monies, which you can withdraw using any of the withdrawal channels – the same way you withdraw the SASSA funds. Your employer can pay your salary into the account, and within the space of 24 hours, the money would reflect in your account.<\/p>\n You can transfer money to your SASSA Grant card using any of the following methods below:<\/p>\n Transfer Money To Your SASSA Account Via Electronic Fund Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n EasyPay Points are located in shopping malls like Shoprite Checkers, Pick ‘n’ Pay, Spar, etc.<\/p>\n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant financial crisis it has caused several people, the South African government introduced a stimulus package for its citizens to cushion the effect of the pandemic and help families have basic provisions to sustain its members. The R350 Special COVID-19 Social Relief Fund was designed to assist permanent residents in the country – both citizens and refugees alike. This grant is valid for each beneficiary for a space of three months.<\/p>\n The COVID-19 pandemic also called for social distancing measures as a prevention method, and having many people queue at the post office to receive this grant was not helping with the prevention of the spread of the virus, so the government opened their system to allow beneficiaries of the Special COVID-19 R359 social relief fund change their payment method.<\/p>\n Beneficiaries were allowed to switch their payment method to their bank account or Cash Send<\/a>. But those intending to change payment method should note that SASSA will not pay in money to an account that does not bear your name or belong to you. Also, those who wish to go for the Cash Send method should use a valid South African mobile number that has been RICAed and belongs to them.<\/p>\n![\"SASSA](\"https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SASSA-R350-grant-scaled.jpg.optimal.jpg\")
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1. You Can Withdraw SASSA Grant Via An ATM<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. You Can Withdraw Money From A Post Office Cashless ATM<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3. Withdraw Grants At SASSA Cash Pay Point<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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4. You Can Withdraw From A Non-Participating Store<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How Much Does It Cost To Use The SASSA Grant Card?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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You Can Also Receive Money From Another Account To Your SASSA Grant Card Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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You Can Transfer Money Via EasyPay<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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SASSA Allowed Beneficiaries Change Payment Methods <\/strong>As A Result Of The COVID-19<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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