Last Updated on November 27, 2023 by Elidge Staff
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The Frustrating Reality of SASSA Expired Cards: Here’s What You Should Do
In this article, we will provide all the information you need to know about SASSA expired cards and what you can do to replace them. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides social grants to millions of people across the country. These grants are essential for many individuals and families to meet their basic needs. However, with hundreds of thousands of SASSA cards expiring in the coming months, there has been some confusion and concern among beneficiaries.
SASSA Expired Cards: What’s the Latest?
- Hundreds of thousands of SASSA cards will be expiring in the coming months, and some have already expired in March and April.
- Once a SASSA card expires, beneficiaries must replace it to continue receiving their grant payments.
- SASSA and Postbank recently announced that they will be extending the validity of gold cards until December 31, 2023.
- SASSA Expired cards will still be functional for social grant payments transactions at ATMs and merchant Point of Sale withdrawals, and purchases without the need to collect a new card or switch your bank.
How to Replace Your Expired SASSA Card
- Beneficiaries with expired cards must visit their nearest post office branch and replace the cards on hand.
- The cards will be replaced in a staggered approach with priority given to cards expiring in March.
- To collect a new SASSA gold card, you need to bring your ID and your SASSA expired card.
- Post Office staff will assist beneficiaries to activate their new gold cards and select a PIN.
- Mondays and Tuesdays are dedicated to issuing new gold cards to old age grant beneficiaries and disability grant beneficiaries. Wednesdays to Saturdays are dedicated to beneficiaries of child support grants and all other grants.
Collecting Your SASSA Grant Without a Card
- Postbank introduced a new way to collect a SASSA grant without a card.
- To collect a SASSA grant without a card, beneficiaries will need to provide their ID number and SASSA gold card Pin at a SASSA grant collection point.
If you are a SASSA grant beneficiary and your card has expired or is about to expire, it is important to take action and replace it as soon as possible. With the information provided in this article, you can be sure that you have everything you need to know about SASSA expired cards and how to get a new one.
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