South African social security agency (Sassa) provides many types of grants to their citizens, which includes old age grant, child care grant, war veteran grant, foster child grant, care dependency grant and srd grant. Change banking details is the main problem many people faced.

Some people take grants online through their banks and some people get them by visiting the offices. There are various ways for collecting the grant, those who are receiving through banking channels must update their bank details so they can receive it timely. 

Sassa Change Banking Details

If you are receiving any kind of grant from sassa through the banking channel. It is very important to update the exact details in which you can get the grant otherwise you may face an issue.

Especially those candidates who totally rely on the grants make sure that they have all updated information. It is very necessary to update your banking details and also update phone number otherwise your grant will be released by sassa but you can not receive it because of your mistake. 

How to Change Banking Details?

Remember you can only update the banking if you are already taking the grant from Sassa. There are several methods for updating the banking Details.

By Using Online Portal

  1. Visit the official website.
  2. Select the option of “How do i change my bank details”.
  3. Enter the 13 digits ID which you used during the registration process.
  4. You will receive an otp on your registered cell phone number.
  5. Provide that 6 digits otp and click on the “verify pin” button.
  6. After verification you will receive a secure link.
  7. You can open that and follow the instructions.
  8. You have to enter the updated data of bank name, branch code and account number.
  9. After verification your next payment automatically transfers to your new account.
sassa checkers website

By Using Call Centre

sassa checkers call
  1. Open the dialer in your cell phone
  2. Dial official number of sassa 0800 60 10 11.
  3. Your call transfers to an agent.
  4. Provide given data Id number, registered cell phone number.
  5. Give your account details accurately to him.
  6. After completing the process your bank details will be updated within a week.

By Visiting Regional Office

  1. Visit the nearest Sassa office.
  2. Request for changing bank details.
  3. Provide required documents ID number, registered phone number.
  4. Provide updated details of the bank: bank name, branch code, account number.
  5. Cross check all details before submitting.
  6. After completion details will be updated automatically within a week.
sassa checkers location

Documents Required for Changing Bank Details

For any legal processing you must have some documents which makes processing easy.

  • You must have a 13 digits south african ID.
  • You must have already registered for any kind of sassa grant.
  • Registered cell phone number is required.
  • Bank account must be in your name.
  • Account must be in the name of a single person, not a joined account.

Common Reasons for Changing the Banking Details

Most people in South Africa provide the bank details of their loved ones that cause disturbance. So providing the bank details which are on your name is good practice and makes the process easy for both. 

If you are not already taking the grant through the banking channel you can also update your payment method by following the same procedure. 

How Much Time Does It Take to Update a Phone Number?

It takes almost 24 hours to 96 hours for updating your bank account details. Sassa will cross check all the information against your application so it takes time. When the process is complete you can automatically receive the grant on your new bank account.

Avoid these Mistakes while Changing Bank Details

Account must be in the name of the beneficiary otherwise you may face an issue. Remember grant is only for those who are financially not stable, if you are updating your bank details and already have enough amount in your account that means you are not eligible to take the grant. 

Try to update the banking details after getting the grant because it takes time while processing. If you applied during grant releasing dates you can face an issue in getting the payment.

How to Verify if a number is Changed or Not ?

When you complete the process of changing your bank details then you can receive confirmation sms on your cell phone number. Further you can check it through an online channel by visiting the official website.

You can also confirm it by contacting sassa on the helpline number they will brief regarding all of your registered data. 

Changing bank details is not a hectic process but it is a very important factor. If you are already taking the grant through the banking channel you may know the benefits, if you are not taking the grant through a bank account you may change your payment method too.