How To Check SASSA Old Age Grant Balance?

Q: Can I check my old age grant balance without Airtime?

Yes, your grant balance can be checked without ne eding Airtime, using the USSD Code, WhatsApp, and SASSA Card method shared in this article.

SASSA Old Age Grant offers financial assistance to elderly South African Citizens, asylum seekers, and special permit holders. This grant is provided to old age people to support their basic expenses, such as food, accommodation, clothing, etc.

All the eligible beneficiaries 60 to 75 years old will receive R2,180 per month, whereas, 75+ years old beneficiaries will receive R2,200 per month. The grant money will be leased in the starting week of every month, but there is a fixed date. SASSA announces payment dates at the end of the month so you should regularly check your status to find eligibility for receiving the old age grant.

Once your grant payment is disbursed, you will be notified through a confirmation message on your registered mobile number. Once got the confirmation, you can check your Old Age Grant Balance. If don’t know how? Then there are several methods you can use to check your balance.

In this article, I have shared the 4 methods for SASSA Old Age Grant Balance check, these are the most preferred methods by SASSA beneficiaries to check their balance.

How To Check Old Age Grant Balance? 4 Easy Methods

SASSA provides a very easy and convenient process to check the balance, you can even check your SASSA Balance without Airtime. Your old age balance can be check via USSD Codes, WhatsApp, SASSA Card,

Old Age Grant Balance Check via SAASSA Card

SASSA Card is like a normal debit card, offered by the South African Social Security Agency to make it easy for their beneficiaries to manage and withdraw their money. This card can be used to withdraw grant money from ATMs, used for online shopping like a debit card.

You can also check your Older Age Grant balance using your SASSA Card, follow the steps shared below:

Locate the nearest ATM in your location, and don’t forget to carry your SASSA Card.
Enter your SASSA Card into the ATM, it will ask you to enter your SASSA PIN.
You will get some options, like withdraw money, change PIN, check balance etc.
Now select the “Check Balance” or “Balance Inquiry” to find your old age grant balance.
Your old age balance will be displayed on the screen.

SASSA Old Age Grant Balance Check via USSD Codes

Follow the below-shared steps to check older age grant balance:

Open the dial pad on your mobile phone, this is the same application that you always use to make calls.
Type *120*3210# and press the call button to make the call.
If this USSD Code does not work, then try *120*69277#.
There will be an automated message with some options appearing on your mobile screen.
Find the option that says “Check Your Balance” or “Know Your Balance”. Select that option by sending the corresponding number.
Your SASSA Grant balance will be shown on the screen.

Check SASSA Old Age Grant Balance via WhatsApp

SASSA allows their beneficiaries to connect to all SASSA services through WhatsApp, including checking their grant balance as well. Below I have shared the step-by-step process you can follow to check your balance:

Make sure you have the SASSA WhatsApp number saved in your contact list, +27820468553. If not saved already then create a new account.
Open the WhatsApp application installed on your mobile phone.
Find the SASSA WhatsApp contact to initiate the chat.
Send a message “Status” on WhatsApp contact.
You will be asked to provide some information such as your reference number, registered mobile number, and South African ID number.
Provide all the details to complete your identity verification.
There will be an automated message containing some options, select the “Know Balance” or “Balance Inquiry” option.
Your grant balance will be received as a WhatsApp message in the Chat Window.

Visit the Nearest SASSA Office or Post Office to Check the Balance

You can also know your old age grant balance by visiting the SASSA office or Post Office, along with the following:

Your South African ID Card
Registered Mobile Number
SASSA Reference Number/Application Number (if applicable)

When reach the nearest SASSA office or Post Office, ask their staff if you want to know your grant balance. They will ask you for some details to confirm your identity, such as your SA ID number, registered mobile number etc. Provide all the required information to complete the verification.

Once the verification is completed, Staff will inform you about your grant balance.

This method is time-consuming, you may have to wait in the long queues to get your turn and check your balance. I highly recommend the WhatsApp, SASSA Card, and USSD Code, methods to check the Old Age Grant SASSA Balance.

FAQs

Can I check my Old Age Grant balance online?

Yes, your grant balance can be checked online through the following methods:
1. USSD Code
2. WhatsApp
3. SASSA Mobile App

How often should I check my balance?

You should check your balance regularly, at least once a month when your payment is received. It ensures that you receive the correct amount every month.

Can I check my old age grant balance without Airtime?

Yes, your grant balance can be checked without needing Airtime, using the USSD Code, WhatsApp, and SASSA Card method shared in this article.

Conclusion

Now, I hope you are clear with the working methods to know the SASSA Old Age Grant balance, I use the SASSA Card, and USSD Code method to check my own grant balance. Visiting the office method is good for those who are not able to understand modern-day technology, or don’t use WhatsApp, and SASSA card. However, all four methods shared in this article are tested and working, choose the one you are comfortable in.

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