How To Buy Airtime With SASSA Card?

Looking for how you can buy Airtime with SASSA card? This article is going to be useful for you. SASSA Card makes it convenient to withdraw your SASSA grant funds from the nearest ATM, can it also be used to buy Airtime?

SASSA beneficiaries depend on their grant money for all their basic needs, this also includes their Airtime recharge. You will be happy to know that due to advanced technology used in the SASSA Card, which enables beneficiaries to purchase Airtime with SASSA Card.

This article is going to share the complete process of how to buy Airtime with SASSA Card. So, follow all the steps and recharge your Airtime:

How You Can Buy Airtime With Your SASSA Card?

Following are the steps that you need to follow to buy airtime using your SASSA card:

Step 1: Download the Right Application

Open the app store on your mobile phone, and search for any mobile banking app, like FNB App, Absa Banking App, Standard Bank App, etc.

After selecting which app to use, click on the Download button and once downloaded, install the application on your mobile phone.

Step 2: Register or Login

If you already have an account in the app you just installed, then log in using your details. But if you are new to this app, then register by providing your details asked for registration.

Step 3: Add Your SASSA Card

Find an option that asks you to add your card, it may say “Card Management”, “Add A Card” or “Add Bank” etc. Provide your SASSA Card details such as Card Number, CVV, Expiry Date and other information asked on the screen. All these details are mentioned on the card.

Step 4: Find Airtime Buy Option

Now find an option that allows you to purchase Airtime, you can use the search option to find it. Just click on the Seach icon and type “airtime”, it will show you the option to buy Airtime for your mobile.

Step 5: Choose Your Airtime Amount

Now, pick a perfect package or the package you always purchase. Or, you are also allowed to enter your own amount to purchase Airtime, it can be anything between R10 to R500.

Enter the mobile number that you want to buy Airtime for. Be careful here, because if you mistakenly typed the wrong number then your money will be wasted. So, double-check your mobile number.

Step 6: Pay Using the SASSA Card

The last thing remains now, just pay the amount using your SASSA card that you recently added to the application. It will ask you to enter your PIN so provide the correct PIN to complete the payment.

It will take a few seconds to process the Airtime purchase order, once done, your money will get deducted from your card. A notification for the same will be received on your mobile number.

Step 7: Check Your Airtime

Your Airtime purchase using your SASSA Card is completed, you can check your Airtime balance using the following USSD codes:

• Vodacom: *131#
• MTN: *141#
• Cell C: *149#
• Telkom: *130#

Congratulations, you’ve successfully bought Airtime using SASSA Card.

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