SASSA Child Grant Balance Check Online 2024

SASSA Child Grant is a financial assistance program run by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to provide financial support for low-income families and child caretakers for basic support of their basic needs, like food, clothing, education and shelter for eligible families.

If you are eligible for receiving the SASSA Child Grant, you will be receiving the grant money every month if the grant is approved for that particular month. You can regularly check your SASSA Child Grant Status to find out whether you are eligible to receive the grant or not.

Once you are approved to receive a Child Grant by SASSA, you can check your Child Grant Balance online. This article will help you find the process to check SASSA Child Grant Balance online.

How to Check SASSA Child Grant Balance Online?

Below we have shared the three easy methods you can use to find the SASSA Child Grant balance through your mobile phone. There is no need to visit the SASSA offices and wait in long queues to check grant balances.

Method 1: Check Your SASSA Child Grant Balance via SASSA Card

You can also check your balance using the SASSA Card at the nearest ATM, following are the steps to follow:

Visit the nearest ATM, and don’t forget to carry your SASSA Card with you.
Enter the SASSA Card in the ATM Machine.
You will be asked to enter your SASSA Pin and enter the PIN to proceed.
There will be some options on the screen, find the “Check Balance” or “Balance Inquiry” option to check your Child Grant Balance.
Your SASSA Child Support Grant Balance will be shown on the ATM Screen.

Method 2: SASSA Child Grant Balance Check via USSD Codes

Following are the steps you can use to check your Child Grant balance via USSD Codes:

Open the Dial Pad on your mobile phone, and enter *120*69277# on your phone. (If this USSD code is not working then try *120*3210# instead)
Click on the Dial/Phone icon to make the call.
There will be some automated prompts on the screen. They might ask you to enter your SA ID number.
Enter the valid SA ID number to proceed to the next step.
It’s done! You will receive your Child Grant Balance on your registered mobile number in a few seconds.

Method 3: Check SASSA Child Support Grant Balance via WhatsApp

Your Child Support Grant balance can be checked directly through WhatsApp, all you need to do is save the SASSA WhatsApp number in your contacts. Follow the steps shared below:

Go to “Contacts“, and click on “Create a new contact“, enter SASSA in the name field and 082 046 8553 in the phone number field.
Open the WhatsApp application, and initial a chat with the SASSA contact that you just saved.
Type “SASSA” and send it.
You will receive an automated message containing some options, find the “Check Balance” or “Balance” option.
Now, choose that option by sending the corresponding number.
You will be asked to enter your “South African ID Number” to complete your verification. Provide your SA ID Number.
After the verification, you will get your balance in the next reply.

These are the three methods available to check the Child Grant balance. You can use any of these three which you are most comfortable in.

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FAQs On Child Grant Balance Check

How can I check my SASSA Child Grant balance online?

There is no direct method available to check your SASSA child grant balance from the SASSA portal, but there a three methods available which you can use:
1. Dial 1203210# or 12069277#* on your phone
2. Save WhatsApp contact “082 046 8553” and send “SASSA”, there will be some options, select “Check Balance” to find your balance.
3. Easily check the balance through the SASSA card at the nearest ATM machine.

Are there any fees for checking my balance?

No, there is no fee for checking the SASSA balance. It is completely free of cost.

What information do I need to check SASSA Child Grant balance?

You need your SASSA Reference number and South African ID Number for the process.

What if I encounter problems checking my balance?

If there is any issue occurs during the process, contact the SASSA toll-free number at 0800 601 011 or visit the nearest SASSA branch.

How often should I check SASSA balance?

You should check your SASSA balance every month.

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Conclusion

We have shared the three methods, which you can use to check your SASSA Child Support Grant balance, use any of the three methods with which you are comfortable. However, there is no direct option available on the SASSA portal to check balance. But these three methods are very simple and convenient to use. If found this article useful then share it with others…

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