The SASSA card work like any other bank card
The South African Social Security Agency is urging beneficiaries not to be misled by social media circulating wrong rumours about the SASSA gold cards that, they are going to be dis-continued/have expired or to be withdrawn. The SASSA gold cards work like any other commercial authenticated card as approved by the South African Reserve Bank, beneficiaries must know that it is safe, with all necessary safeguard to keep all their money in their accounts.
The remaining funds will be kept safe in your card. Social grants payment funds can be withdrawn on any different days throughout the month according to a beneficiary’s needs.
The beneficiaries are reminded again that they can use their SASSA gold cards to withdraw money at ATMs or at the retail stores or any supermarket of their choice. Those receiving grants at pay-points are advised to create a PIN when collecting their grants during the August 2022 payment. This will enable beneficiaries to use their SASSA card to draw their money at ATMs and supermarkets using their pin created.
SASSA is requesting beneficiaries to avoid going into risk crime hot places during the first days of the month. Scammers and thugs targets the beginning of the month to rob the vulnerable people living with disability and elders. It is advisable to do shopping or withdraw money in the middle of the month.
For more information contact our Customer help desk at (013) 754 - 9439/9428 or toll free number: 0800 60 10 11 from 08:00 – 16:00 during week days Monday – Friday.
