Postbank has introduced the Mzansi Debit Card, designed to offer affordable banking solutions to all South Africans. This new card is specifically available to those receiving grants from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa).
Sassa distributes several permanent grants aimed at helping financially vulnerable individuals across the country. These include the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency grant, Foster Child grant, Child Support grant, Child Support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-aid.
Additionally, Sassa administers the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, often called the R370 Sassa grant.
Postbank recently announced that the new black Mzansi Debit Card will replace the Sassa gold card, which was previously issued to social grant recipients.
Collection of the New Sassa Postbank Black Card in Gauteng
Grant recipients in Gauteng are encouraged to collect their new Sassa Postbank Black Card. The initial rollout will take place in Gauteng, with the cards available at select Boxer and Pick n Pay stores.
Pick n Pay Stores Issuing the New Card in Gauteng
- Katlehong - Sam Ntuli Mall
- Alberton - 31 Alberton Boulevard
- Johannesburg - Norwood Mall
- Atteridgeville - 49 Tlou Street, Pretoria
- Alexandra - Alex Mall
- Vosloorus - Vosloorus Centre, Sam Sekoati Avenue
- Bedfordview - Corner Smith and Kirby Road
- Benoni - Lakeside Mall
- Boksburg - East Rand Mall
- Vanderbijlpark - Vaal Mall
- Dobsonville - Corner Dobsonville & Elias Motsoaledi Road
- Soweto - Maponya Mall
- Krugersdorp - Kay West Centre
- Lenasia - Trade Route Mall
- Southgate - Southgate Centre
- Vosloorus - Chris Hani Crossing, Bierman Street & Brickfield Road
- Soweto - Diepkloof Mall
Boxer Stores Issuing the New Card in Gauteng
- Johannesburg - Cnr Plein and Twist Street, Noord
- Midrand - Boulders Shopping Centre, Old Pretoria Road
- Soweto - Blockchain Shopping Centre
- Pretoria - Station Square, Cnr Jacob Maree & Bosman Street
Features of the New Sassa Postbank Black Card
The new card allows beneficiaries to make payments for goods and services without needing cash. It also provides access to ATMs and Post Office branches nationwide for withdrawals and other banking services.
The Mzansi account, available only to South African citizens with a valid ID, supports debit and credit orders to help manage monthly expenses. However, there are limits: account balances cannot exceed R25,000, and daily withdrawals are capped at R5,000. Each customer is also limited to holding just one Mzansi account.
Postbank stresses the importance of secure banking, ensuring that deposits, including salaries, can be safely made and stored. The Mzansi Visa Debit Card offers an and affordable banking option for South Africans.
To apply for the Mzansi Debit Card, individuals can visit any Post Office branch with their South African ID and proof of residence.