How to Complete the SASSA Biometric Verification Process
The grant recipients who have recently changed their SASSA registered phone number or have faced any fraudulent activity while receiving their grants have to do the SASSA biometric verification process.
For this purpose, you will visit the SASSA verification centers with your ID after receiving the notification. Moreover, it can also held through an SMS link. Let’s read the guide to understand the complete process.
What is the Meaning of Biometric Verification?
The process of identifying an individual based on unique biological features (Face or finger expressions, eye patterns, voice frequency, etc) of the body or body measurements is called biometric verification.
What is the Purpose of the SASSA Biometric Verification Process?
The SASSA biometric verification process has the following purposes to serve:
A Complete Guide For SASSA Biometric Verification Process
Here is a step-by-step guide to performing the SASSA biometric verification process by visiting the verification centers.
Step 1: Receive the Biometric Verification Notification
The SASSA will send you a notification for the biometric verification of your identity through SMS or email. The notification will have guidelines for the biometric verification Process.
Step 2: Be Ready For the Biometric Verification Process
Next, you will prepare for the SASSA biometric verification process. For this purpose, you must have your South African ID.
Note: The Smart South African ID is not mandatory for the biometric verification, but you should have one. The poor-quality facial photos in the “Old Green ID Book” will be a hurdle in successful biometric verification.
Step 3: Visit the Biometric Verification Center
Now, you will visit your nearest SASSA biometric verification center to perform the verification process. You can also see the “Mobile Biometric Verification Unit” in your locality.
Note: Sometimes, you may have to make an appointment or visit a specific verification center. The SASSA will share these details in the notification.
Step 4: Perform Identity Verification
In the next step, you will perform the identity verification process, which may include the following activities:
Step 5: Confirmation of Identity And Data Update
Once your biometric verification data matches the existing record, the SASSA team will update your identity status. The SASSA team will let you know about your verification status.
Biometric Verification Through SMS Link
You will receive a secure and unique SMS link from the SASSA. When you click the link, it will open an internet page where you will take your photo and send it back. Whether your biometric identity verification is successful, you will get informed through SMS or email.
Note: The SMS link has a 3-day validity. So, upon failure of verification timely, you have to request another link from SASSA by calling their helpline: 0800 60 10 11.
Conclusion
After receiving the notification, immediately go for the SASSA biometric verification process at the nearby centers. If you have received the SMS link for verification, do right away.
A delay in the verification process can result in the blockage of grant payments. In case of any inconvenience during the verification process, you can contact the SASSA helpline.
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