Sassa Bank Account Verification: How Long Does It Take?

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When applying for a Sassa grant, one of the essential steps involves verifying your bank account details to ensure that the funds are deposited safely and securely into your account. But how long does this verification process typically take?


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The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) verifies your details with the Department of Treasury and your chosen bank. Once everything checks out, the information goes back to Treasury for final approval before Sassa payment is initiated.

Many applicants have however wondered how long this bank account verification process takes.

Sassa relies on your bank details to send your grant efficiently. Once you receive approval, Sassa verifies your information for security reasons. This usually takes 3 to 5 business days.

The agency confirmed the following:

The process of bank verification takes 3-5 days. 

If your verification takes longer than 5 days, don't hesitate to reach out! Here are the ways to contact Sassa:

Sassa Grant Payment Dates

After successful verification, Sassa schedules your grant payment! However,  SRD grants and permanent grants have different payment schedules.

Checking Your SRD Grant Payment Date

Payments typically happen in the final week of the month, excluding weekends and public holidays. The exact SRD date might vary, so check the website for details.

  1. Visit the SASSA SRD Status Check website.
  2. Enter your ID number and the cell phone number used during application.
  3. Verify your identity with a secure One-Time Pin (OTP).
  4. View your grant application status, including your upcoming SRD grant payment date.

Checking Your Permanent Grant Payment Date

Permanent grants usually arrive from the second day of the month, again excluding weekends and holidays. Sassa publishes the specific grant payment dates on their website and social media pages.

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