Updating your banking details with SASSA is vital when changing banks, closing an account, or correcting errors—to ensure your grant payments continue without interruption.



Why You Might Need to Update Your Details



You've opened a new bank account or switched banks.



Your current account was closed or is inactive.



There are mistakes in your previously submitted account details.



You prefer receiving your grant into a personal account rather than through a SASSA card.



Steps to Update Your Banking Details

Option 1: Update Online via the SRD Portal



Applicable mainly for Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries:



Visit the official SRD portal at [srd.sassa.gov.za].



Under the “South African ID Holders” tab, select “Click here to proceed.”



Scroll to the “Change Banking Details” section and enter your ID number.



SASSA will send an SMS with a secure link to your registered mobile number.



Click the link and carefully follow the on-screen instructions to update your account.



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Once verified, your new details will apply to future payments. Always double-check for accuracy to avoid delays or errors.

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Option 2: Submit the Official SASSA Banking Details Change Form



Used primarily for other grants (e.g., old-age, disability, child support):



Obtain the SASSA banking details change form&mdash;download it from the SASSA website or collect it from a local SASSA office.

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Complete the form accurately:



Enter your personal details (full name, ID number, contact info).



Provide both current and new bank account details, including branch code.



Attach required documents:



Certified copy of your South African ID or passport.



Bank statement or official letter confirming your new account details.



Submit the completed form and documents at a SASSA office in person&mdash;or mail it, preferably via registered post.

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SASSA will verify the details and update their system&mdash;processing may take time. Expect confirmation via SMS or postal mail.

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Option 3: Update Online via SRD (Via SASSA Portal)



Additional guidance from JustAnswer suggests:



Visit [srd.sassa.gov.za].



Log in using your ID number and the cellphone number used during your original application.



Click on &ldquo;Change Banking Details&rdquo;, input your new info, and verify through the SMS link.

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Important Tips for a Smooth Process



Account must be in your name&mdash;SASSA does not accept third-party accounts.



Keep your contact details current, especially your phone number for SMS verification.



Keep copies of all submitted forms and documentation.



Regularly track your payment status online afterward to confirm successful updates.



If online options fail or aren&rsquo;t available for your grant type, visit a SASSA office in person.

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Summary Table

Grant Type How to Change Banking Details

SRD Grant (R350 etc.) Online via [srd.sassa.gov.za] &rarr; SMS link confirmation

Other Grants (Old Age, etc.) Form submission at SASSA office with required documents

Final Thoughts



Changing your banking details with SASSA is crucial if you&rsquo;ve moved banks or updated your account info. For SRD grants, the streamlined online update via SMS is most convenient. For other grants, filling out the official form and submitting it with supporting documents is the proper route. Accuracy and following the correct steps will help prevent delays and ensure your benefits continue smoothly.



Would you like a printable version of this article&mdash;perhaps as a checklist&mdash;or help locating the nearest SASSA office or links to the relevant forms? Let me know!