How to check your SASSA R370 payday in 2026/2027. A complete guide
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides an R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant and various other permanent grants to millions of South Africans who meet the requirements. The figure was officially increased from R350 to R370 in April 2024. These grants help low-income families and individuals who cannot support themselves due to disability, old age, or unemployment. Learn how to check your SASSA R370 payday today.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- How to check your SASSA R370 payday in 2026
- How to know if your SASSA R350 is approved?
- Is the SRD grant still available for the 2026 payment dates?
- How long does it take to get R350 into a bank account?
- Why is your SASSA money approved, but no payday?
- How to check money on SASSA?
- How to check your banking details on SASSA?
- What are the pension pay dates for 2026?
Key takeaways
- The SASSA SRD grant increased from R350 to R370 per month, effective from April 2024.
- Payments are released in the last week of every month or the first few days of the next.
- Funds are paid directly into bank accounts or via mobile money transfer if no account is provided.
- If a payment date falls on a weekend or public holiday, it will move to the next working day.
- If your application was approved for previous months but delayed, SASSA may pay for two or more months at once to catch up on missed payments.
How to check your SASSA R370 payday in 2026
Do not go to the post office until you receive an SMS notifying you that your money is ready, as payments are staggered to avoid crowds. You can use the official SASSA website or the Moya App to check your SASSA R370 payment date.
The SASSA grant was introduced in May 2020 during COVID to provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed South African citizens, permanent residents, asylum seekers, refugees, or special permit holders.
To qualify, applicants must be aged 18–60 with no income or have less than R740 in their account with no other financial support (not receiving any other social grants, UIF payments, or NSFAS stipends).
The grant is not permanent but a temporary monthly payment that has been extended by the government for 12 months from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Recipients must reapply regularly to confirm they still meet the criteria.
How to check the SASSA R370 payment date using the SASSA website
You can follow the steps outlined below to check your SASSA payment dates for the R370 grant (formerly R350 grant) via the SASSA website.
- Open the official SASSA SRD status check website.
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- Enter the phone number or the ID number used to apply.
- Click the submit button.
- Select the specific month you desire to know its payday.
- Click on the month to unfold.
- If approved, you will see paydays and the filed days.
A Payday is the day SASSA will credit your bank account if you use your bank details, while a filed date indicates that the South African Social Security Agency has officially issued payments for you to be paid.
- You may appeal within 30 days if declined.
- If pending, wait till you get an outcome.
- If approved without pay dates, wait until pay dates are showing.
You can contact SASSA on 0800601011 if something is unclear or if you need them to check your SRD R350 grants' payday.
How to check SRD 370 payday for 2026 via the Moya App
An alternative way to check your paydays is to use the Moya App. This is a free-to-use mobile software that can be used to manage SASSA payments. Follow the steps below for a seamless process.
- Download the Moya App from the Google Play Store and install it.
- Alternatively, you can use the Moya online website.
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- Once installed, sign up using your email and password.
- Locate the SRD icon under "Discovery".
- Go to where you are asked to check the application status.
- Insert your ID Number and the cell phone number used to submit the application.
- Click on the submit button.
- Choose your preferred month, for instance, April 2026.
- Click on it to see the status (The status will show you if approved with pay dates.)
- The payday will show when the payment will be made into your bank account or paid at the retail stores.
How to know if your SASSA R350 is approved?
You can check your R350 grant status through the SASSA SRD website, WhatsApp, or by calling their offices to know if it has been approved. Follow the steps below if you want to use WhatsApp.
- Using WhatsApp, send a message to 0820468553 saying "Hello".
- They will immediately respond. Reply saying "Help".
- From the options given, choose SASSA-related services.
- From their response, reply with "Status".
- You will be asked if your request is on behalf of someone else or for yourself.
- Reply with 1, then enter your reference number for your status update.
Here is how to check your approval via phone call.
- Dial 0800601011 and choose your preferred language.
- When a staff member joins the call, tell them you want to know your R350 status for the exact month you want to check.
- They will request your phone and ID number.
- Once you have given them that, they will read to you your current status.
To check your SASSA SRD (R370) grant status,
- Go to the official SASSA SRD website.
- Scroll to the "Application status" section,
- Click on "click here to check online".
- Type in the South African ID number and the mobile number used during the initial application.
- Click "Submit" to view your application status for the relevant period.
You can also do your SRD Status Check at a SASSA Office.
If you remain blocked after trying online and phone, a SASSA office can help confirm whether your case is stuck due to profile, verification, or payment details. Take your ID and (if available) proof of the phone number used for SRD.
Your SRD status can be:
- Pending; verification is still in progress for that month, so wait and check again.
- Approved; you qualified for that month.
- Declined; you have not qualified for the grant, but may qualify again in the future.
A SASSA appeal is the formal process used to request a review of a grant decision when you believe the outcome is incorrect. However, appeals are not new applications and do not automatically speed up processing.
Appeals work best when the underlying issue is fixed first (for example, identity mismatches or missing documents) and you submit supporting evidence that relates to the period being reviewed. Note that appeal reviews can take several weeks, depending on volume and verification requirements.
Is the SRD grant still available for the 2026 payment dates?
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is available. While there is no single official public payment schedule for all SRD 370 beneficiaries, payments are processed every month.
Results for the SASSA status check for the March 2026 grant are out, with payments extended until 31 March 2027. SASSA has also confirmed payment dates for April 2026, which are scheduled for 23–24 and 29–30 April.
How long does it take to get R350 into a bank account?
The grant verification process does not have a specific timeframe, as verification of an applicant's new banking details can take up to 30 days. The applicant's details first go to the Department of Treasury, to the bank chosen by the applicant, and then, upon verification, to the Treasury.
Lastly, it is handed over to SASSA for payment. Approved payments are usually paid out after the first week of the month, but payments sent to a bank account can take 2–7 business days to reflect.
Why is your SASSA money approved, but no payday?
If your SASSA grant is approved but indicates no payday, the payment has yet to be processed, but will soon be processed. This could be a result of a failed bank account verification process by the National Treasury.
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How to check money on SASSA?
There are various ways to check your SASSA balance online. Here are the various ways:
- Check your R350 grant via phone. Dial *120*3210# (or *120*69277#) and follow the prompts to enter your ID number. You will receive a message notifying you of your current balance on your registered phone number. This service is not free and costs approximately R0.20 per use.
- Check the balance on the SASSA grant card online through the bank app.
- Check the grant using the ATM. Insert your card into the ATM. Enter your "PIN" and press "OK". Select "Account balance" (You will receive a receipt showing your current balance and transaction details. Your balance will also be displayed on the ATM screen.)
- Check your balance at major retailers, including Shoprite, Checkers, Boxer, Pick n Pay, and Spar, using your SASSA card and PIN.
How to check your banking details on SASSA?
To make sure your SASSA banking information is right, visit SASSA's official website and log in to your account. Look for the "bank details verification" section and fill in any missing information. If everything looks correct, save the details.
They will send you a one-time verification code to your phone to confirm it's really you. If you need to, you can always go back later to update or add any information that needs fixing.
What are the pension pay dates for 2026?
SASSA has confirmed that Older Persons Grants in 2026 will be paid on the 2nd of each month, with disability grants on the 3rd, and children's grants on the 4th, adjusted for weekends/holidays.
If the date falls on a weekend/public holiday, SASSA social grants will be made on the last working day preceding the weekend/public holiday. Once the money is paid into your account, it remains available, and there is no need to withdraw it on the first day.
The above information has all the details on how to check your SASSA R370 payday and essential information you need to know about the SRD R370 grant. If you know your payday has passed and no money has arrived, you can promptly check your status on the SASSA website (or WhatsApp) to see if you need to reapply or file an appeal.
DISCLAIMER: This article is not sponsored by any third party. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility.
Briefly.co.za published an article about what the SASSA R350 grant post office not selected means. If your grant is approved but indicates not selected, it means that the payment has yet to be processed, but will soon be processed.
There could be various reasons for your grant application not being selected. This includes incomplete or incorrect information provided, not meeting the legibility criteria, or exceeding the allocated budget for the grant.
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