How To Change SASSSA SRD R370 Payment Method To SPAR

If you prefer to receive your SASSA SRD R370 (previously R350) grant payment via SPAR, you can switch it easily with just a few steps.

How to Change SASSA SRD R370 Payment Method to SPAR

In this article, I will guide you step-by-step through how you can change your SRD payment method to SPAR. Moreover, I will also explain how you can collect your grant money at the SPAR store.

Points To Consider Before Switching To SPAR

So, before you move towards changing your SASSA payment method to SPAR, you need to keep in mind that SASSA grant payment collection facility is not available at every SPAR store.

So, first, you need to call your selected SPAR store to confirm whether the SASSA payment collection is available at your selected branch. After the confirmation, you can move towards below step-by-step guide to change your payment method to SPAR.

Step-by-Step Process to Change SASSA SRD Payment Method To SPAR

Once you are ready to change your payment method to spar, you need to follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Visit the SASSA Official Website

So, first of all you need to open the SASSA SRD website by clicking this link: https://srd.sassa.gov.za/.

Step 2: Select Your Resident Status

Once you open the SASSA website, scroll down to the bottom of the page. Here, you will see two sections:

South African ID Holders
Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders

Click on the “click here to proceed button” according to your current resident status.

Step 3: Enter Your ID Card Number

Now, you will be redirected to another page. Scroll down to this page’s “How do I change my banking details” section. Now, enter your South African ID number in this section.

Step 4: Receive the SMS

After entering the ID, you will receive an SMS on your SASSA registered phone number. This SMS will contain a unique and secure link. Click on this link to continue the update process.

Step 5: Choose SPAR as Your Payment Method

Now, you will be redirected to another page to select your payment method for receiving your SRD grant. Now, select “SPAR” as your payment method. Also, provide the location and the branch details of your selected SPAR store.

Step 6: Confirm the Details & Submit

After entering the details, review them to make sure that all the details are correct. Upon confirmation, click the “submit” button.

Step 6: Receive the Confirmation

Now, you will receive a confirmation message on your SASSA registered phone number that your payment method has been successfully updated.

After the confirmation, SASSA will take 5 to 7 business days to review and approve your updated payment method. Until the SASSA approve your new payment method, you will continue receiving your grant on your previous banking details.

Note: You can update your SASSA payment method or banking details only once in 24 hour. Avoid updating it frequently as it may caused delay in your grant payments due to verification procedures.

Collecting your SRD Grant at SPAR

Every month, when your grant payment date arrives, you will receive a message from SASSA for the exact payment date to collect your grant at SPAR. Before visiting the SPAR to collect your grant, you need to be aware of the following:

Check the SPAR Payment Schedule: Every SPAR store has a different SRD grant payment schedule. So, you must also check your selected SPAR payment schedule by calling before visiting the store to avoid any inconvenience.
Must Keep Your ID Card & Phone: The other thing is to keep in mind that you must keep your ID document and SASSA registered phone number while visiting the SPAR. As they will need to verify your identity before handing over your SASSA payment.

So, once you confirm your payment date from SPAR and have your ID and phone number, then please follow the below steps to collect your grant:

Step 1: Receive Confirmation SMS

SASSA will send you an SMS to inform you that your grant money is ready for collection at your chosen SPAR store.

Step 2: Visit Your Selected SPAR

Pick your ID document and a mobile phone with your active SASSA registered phone number. Now, go to the SPAR store as per the schedule of your selected SPAR store to collect your grant money.

Step 3: Verify Your Identity

Once you are at the store, show your South African ID Card and the message you receive from SASSA to the SPAR store staff to verify your identity.

Step 4: Receive Your Grant Money

After the staff completes your verification process, they will hand over your grant payment.

That’s it! You have successfully received your SASSA SRD R350 grant payment from the SPAR.

Conclusion

So, changing your SASSA SRD R370 payment method to SPAR is simple and convenient. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure a smooth transition and collect your grant money easily at a SPAR store. Just keep in mind to confirm the availability at your selected SPAR branch and keep your ID and phone handy for verification.

FAQs

If your chosen SPAR store doesn’t provide SASSA payment collection, you’ll need to select a different SPAR branch that does. Confirm this by calling the store before making any changes to your payment method.

After submitting your request to change your payment method to SPAR, SASSA typically takes 5 to 7 business days to review and approve the update. Until then, you will continue receiving payments via your previous method.

You can update your SASSA payment method or banking details only once every 24 hours. Frequent changes may cause delays in receiving your grant payments due to verification procedures.

Step-by-Step Guide to Change Your SASSA SRD R370 Payment to SPAR

Points To Consider Before Switching To SPAR