How to Withdraw Money from SASSA Card? All you need to know

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How to Withdraw Money from SASSA Card? All you need to know

If you are also a grant beneficiary you must have an idea about how to withdraw your SASSA grant money to get access to funds. There are several methods offered by the organization to beneficiaries so that they can withdraw their grant amount easily. 

Here in this article we will look at the details related to whether you can withdraw money from a SASSA card or not, what are the ways and what if you do not have a SASSA card. Let’s discuss the SASSA card use and other relevant information about it.

How To Withdraw Money From SASSA Card?

SASSA card is basically a type of special debit card that gives beneficiaries access to their funds. Whether you are eligible for an older person grant, child support grant, care dependency grant, SRD grant or you are getting disability grant, you can get access to your money via SASSA card easily. 

There are several methods and you can go with any method to withdraw your SASSA grant money. With every month, your approved grant is automatically deposited into your SASSA card and you can withdraw it at any time. 

Let’s discuss in detail different withdrawal options that are available through SASSA card and how you can get access to the grant amount efficiently and conveniently. But before that, we will put light on what actually is a SASSA card.

What Is A SASSA Card?

SASSA card is the form of debit card that allows beneficiaries to perform transactions and withdraw easily. You not only can withdraw your grant cash from an ATM using a SASSA card but can also make purchases at point-of-sale POS terminals and receive your payments directly to your card. 

Moreover, you can also transact electronically where there is a visa or MasterCard logo. You can use your SASSA card at any of the ATMs nationwide and can also take benefits of your SASSA card, at shoprite, checkers uSave and Pick n Pay and Boxer. 

Moreover, there are several features on SASSA cards that you can use if you’re a grant holder. Let’s now put light on how you can withdraw your SASSA grant money by SASSA card. 

How You Can Withdraw Money From SASSA Card?

How You Can Withdraw Money From SASSA Card?
How You Can Withdraw Money From SASSA Card?

Activating SASSA Card 

As soon as you receive your SASSA card, you first have to activate it and set your pin before using it. In order to do that here is the step-by-step procedure that you have to follow. To activate your SASSA card and pin what you have to do is,

  • Look for the toll-free number mentioned on the card envelope you have received. 
  • Call on that number and you will be given the list of prompts that you have to follow. 
  • Follow them as it is and then enter a four digit unique pin. 
  • After creating the pin make sure to memorize it or write it down somewhere else, so you can have access to it whenever you need. 
  • It would be better for you to memorize it instead of noting it down to make sure that no one else has access to your SASSA card bin. 
  • Remember you can change your SASSA card pin at any time via visiting the SASSA office or at any ATM in South Africa in case there is a need. 
  • After setting the SASSA pin,  your card is activated and you can withdraw your SASSA grant money easily.

Now let’s look at the methods you can use to withdraw your money through a SASSA card.

Withdrawing SASSA Grant Money

Here is the list of methods via which you can withdraw your grant money through SASSA card. You can go with ATM withdrawal using your SASSA card as a debit card at POS terminals and can also withdraw your grant money at South African Post Offices. 

Moreover, you also have the option of using your SASSA card at any cashless ATMs for cash based shopping and using it at e wallet retailers. Let’s look at the details of these methods below.

1. ATM Withdrawal Using SASSA Card

Look for the ATM anywhere in South Africa that displays a SASSA logo in order to withdraw your cash or grant money.

  • Reach the ATM and insert your SASSA card into the ATM slot. 
  • Then you have to enter your four digit pin that you created when activating your card. 
  • You will see the withdrawal option on the screen, select it from the menu. 
  • Now input the money amount that you want to withdraw. 
  • The cash will be dispensed and you can take it along with your card. 
  • You can get access to your money from anywhere through this ATM withdrawal method throughout South Africa.

2. SASSA Card at Stores And Retailers

You can also go with using your SASSA card at retailers and stores and use it like a regular debit card at POS terminals. You can use your SASSA card at any merchant point of sale POS terminals by simply following these steps below. 

  • You simply have to swipe your SASSA card and check out when making purchases. 
  • Then you have to select the option of savings or cheque if you are asked for the account type. 
  • Then you have to enter your SASSA pin in order to make sure your transaction is made successfully. make sure to keep the printed payment slip as your record with you.

3. Withdrawing Your SASSA Money From Selected South African Post Office Branches

If you are a SASSA card holder,  you can easily withdraw your SASSA grant money at any of the post office branches near you. Look for the post office branch that offers financial services and visits. 

Although it is the less common method but is still useful if you do not have access to any other method and you need to get access to your funds quickly. In order to visit their, here is the list of steps you have to follow, 

  • Visit any of the nearest post office branches around you that offer financial services. 
  • Then you have to show your SASSA card and your identity document and ask them if you want to withdraw your money. 
  • And then you have confirmed your identity and authorised it by providing the registered phone number that you have used when applying for SASSA grant.
  • You also have to answer certain security questions asked by the sitting person at the SASSA office. 
  • As soon as your information is validated, you will be provided with grant cash money. 
  • Make sure to collect your cash and count it before leaving for safety concerns. 

4. How You Can Use Your SASSA Card At e-Wallet Retailers

You can also get access to cash sending services using e-wallet. This cash send gives access to card holders, so they can transfer grant amounts into eWallet from their card. In order to do that you simply have to,

  • Insert your SASSA card by visiting any of the CPS outlets and transfer the amount you want to transfer to an e-Wallet account. 
  • You can go with ShopRite, which is one of the reliable retailers offering cash sending services via which you can send your grant money to your mobile money account.

FAQ’s

You can access your grant money at any of the Point of Sale terminals and retailers including Pick n Pay, Boxer, ShopRite and Spur but keep in mind there are defined limits on daily purchases. Single transaction only allows around R 1000 whereas daily purchase amounts are R 2500 per day. Remember the card is not useful for mail order, telephone or online purchases. One of the important things is that card holders can raise limits temporarily, mainly for essential and major expenses in case there is a need.

In order to make sure there is no fraud or abuse, SASSA card has settled down the specific daily limits that you can access. Beyond that you cannot withdraw your money from an ATM in one single day. For an older person grant, the card limit is R 1800 per day for disability grants, it is R 1800 per day but for all other grants R 1000 per day is the limit. Also keep in mind the card has a monthly withdrawal limit too.

You can go with card based shopping and can use your SASSA card at any of the cashless ATMs. In order to do that, you simply have to insert your SASSA card and enter your pin to initiate the procedure of withdrawal. As soon as your card is approved, you will receive a paper voucher from that particular retailer, confirming the amount that you can spend. This gives card holders access to card based shopping without the need of cash. You can take that voucher to the cashier of the shop to shop for goods against it.

Although the grant money is for free, remember the SASSA card has charges. If you withdraw money from SASSA ATMs, it is always free but if you withdraw money from other banks ATMs, make sure to confirm the charges before use because they always have charges that you have to pay. Moreover, in case your card is damaged or lost and now you want a replacement, you have to pay R 26.

Conclusion 

Receiving your grant money is a straightforward and easy method that you can follow. Understanding the above methods to use a SASSA card and withdraw grant money is essential. Make sure to activate your card before using it by following the above written steps. Moreover, pay attention to this piece of writing to understand the procedure of different methods and the limits the card allows you to make daily transactions.