How to Check SASSA Balance-Online & Without Airtime
BySiyabonga
For many South Africans who rely on SASSA grants, knowing how much money is available on their card is essential for planning daily expenses. The good news is, you don’t always need to stand in long queues or wait until you get to an ATM. Today, there are several quick and easy ways to check your SASSA balance using your phone, an ATM, online and even without AIrtime.
Four Easy Methods To SASSA & SRD R350 Balance Check
To stay aware of your financial well-being, you can use the four methods presented below. Check your Sassa balance step by step.
Check Sassa Balance With Cellphone Using the USSD [Online Method]
To check your Sassa balance you can use the below provided USSD codes.
Pick your phone & dial *120*69277#
Follow the next prompts
Provide all details if asked (these include your ID & phone number)
Now check your phone you will receive a message from Sassa with your Sassa balance details.
Apart from the above provided USSD code, you can use *120*3210# in case that code doesn’t work or maybe it’s showing you as “Busy” or “Out of reach”
Check Sassa Balance Using WhatsApp [Online Method]
Prefer texting on WhatsApp? No problem! follow the below-given steps to check your Sassa balance via WhatsApp
Save this Sassa Whatsapp number in your contact list – 082 046 8553
Open up WhatsApp chat
Send a message by typing “Sassa”
On the response type “Status” and send your reply
You will get another response, reply with “Yes” and send if you have your reference number
Check Sassa balance By Visiting Nearest SASSA Office Or Post Office [Offline Method]
Checking your Sassa balance directly through Sassa offices or post offices sounds good but we recommend you to check it online because visiting Sassa offices will be time-consuming and efforts are also involved.
All you need to do is collect all your documents (ID proof, Passport, Driving License)
Head to the Sassa Office & ask the officer to check your Sassa grant balance
The Sassa officer will ask you for documents & some details for verification
Once verification is done, they will inform you about your grant current status & grant balance
How To Check Sassa Balance Without Airtime?
What does Airtime mean? It is referred to as purchased credit allowing the usage of cellular network services including calls, SMS, and mobile data.
Let’s find out how you can check Sassa balance without Airtime.
To do Sassa balance check without airtime you can use the two offline methods mentioned above.
By visiting the Sassa Office or Post office
Using your Sassa card at ATMs
Additionally, you can use USSD code *120*3210# which will work without using airtime.
Importance of Regular SASSA Balance Checks
Regularly checking on your Sassa Balance will catch those sneaky errors, (If any)
Checking on your Sassa Balance allows you to plan your future expenses like a pro!
It’s like a reassuring hug for your wallet! It helps you keep assuring whether you have enough money to fulfill your needs like food & stuff.
As Sassa grants are awarded to more than 19 million people In South Africa there are high chances of errors, Checking the Sassa balance will keep you aware of those issues in advance so you can tackle them and there will be no more surprises from troubles.
Things To Remember When Checking SASSA Balance
When you are performing Sassa Balance Check from your phone using the USSD code, do remember to use the phone number that is already linked to your account.
If you are facing an issue in a network or no connecting please don’t panic. Wait for half an hour & check again if still you are facing the same problem try using the second USSD code mentioned above.
If specifically you are an SRD grant holder please do remember that there should be an amount in your account less the Rand 640 if it exceeds the authorities can cancel your grant or investigate you. This is because, according to Sassa the person enjoying the Sassa grant must comply with the Sassa means test.
SASSA Contact Information
There are multiple ways you can contact sassa for this purpose you can check our dedicated page for all over South Africa Sassa Branches & Contact details.
Contact Sassa via Phone call
Use the toll-free number 080 060 1011 to find the solution of your grant-related problems or questions without visiting the Sassa offices. You can use it if you are searching for Sassa’s contact number for r350
Contact Sassa via Email
You have another alternative which is SASSA official email which are also the best ways to communicate and get your issues resolved. It is prescribed that you should carefully mention your details in the Email like your ID number and phone number etc.
For general grant queries like card details, application details, status details, and payment details you may use [email protected]
If your issue is specifically related to SRD R350 Grant then you should use [email protected]
If you face any kind of grant fraud get in touch with Sassa securely by using [email protected]
If you want to contact Sassa related to Sassa service or any non-grant questions you may contact [email protected]
FAQs
Checking your Sassa Balance from ATMs, Sassa Offices & post Offices will not cost you anything but there might be some service charges cutting if you opt for Checking from your phone.
You can check Sassa balance by:
Using your phone by dialing 12069277# or 120*3210#
By visiting the Sassa office & post office
Through WhatsApp number 082 046 8553
Through ATMs
By visiting the Sassa Office or Post office
Using your Sassa card at ATMs
Additionally, you can use USSD code *120*3210# which will work without using airtime.
Be aware! there is no such number/USSD declared by Sassa to check your balance. Always prefer the official methods we have mentioned here.
