Guide to Change Your SRD Banking Details

Updating your banking details with SASSA is an important task that demands careful consideration to ensure security of your social grant payments. This guide offers detailed, step-by-step instructions to help you securely modify your banking information.

Official methods to change SASSA banking details

By https://srd.sassa.gov.za

Updating information in SRD is quite easy. Follow given steps below:

  1. First, navigate to https://srd.sassa.gov.za/said.
  2. Click on option “Update Banking Details”.
  3. Input your South African ID number together with cellphone number that was given at time of application.
  4. A secure link will then be sent to you by agency on your cellphone number. Please ensure that it is an active, personal number.
  5. From that secure link, begin imputing your new banking details. Make sure to double check entry before submitting it.
  6. Confirmation: Wait for confirmation by SASSA about successful update of your details.

In-Person at SASSA office

The most secure method to change your SASSA grant payment banking details involves visiting your nearest SASSA office:

Schedule an appointment through toll-free number.

Bring all required documentation.

Complete process with a official.

Receive confirmation of your banking details change.

Bank account requirements

Account must be in grant recipient’s name.

Active South African bank account.

Compatible with SASSA payment system.

Document required for changing bank details

To effectively update your banking information, gather the following important documents:

  • A valid South African ID.
  • A recent bank statement within last three months.
  • Proof of address within last three months.
  • Your previous SASSA payment card or evidence of your grant
  • New banking details printed on official bank letterhead.

Common issues while updating

Not Actual Cell Phone Number: Confirm that your registered number is used during your application.

Secure Link Expired: Use secure link before it gets invalid since it is only valid for sometime.

Months of Bank Verification Delay: It might take a little business week to verify and update your new details.

Security verification

SASSA enforces to follow security measures:

  • Biometric identification at SASSA locations.
  • Two-step authentication for online modifications.
  • Official confirmation via SMS.
  • Verification waiting period must be fulfiled.

Avoiding Banking Details Fraud

Stay safe by following guidelines:

  • Never share banking details over phone/SMS.
  • Avoid unofficial websites or agents.
  • Report suspicious activities.
  • Use only official SASSA channels.