What is a Sassa Card?
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) card is a prepaid debit card provided to qualifying individuals for government grants. It allows users to access their social grant payments and other benefits, such as medical aid contributions or income support payments. The Sassa card also provides an easy way to track spending and manage finances for those on limited incomes.
Who Qualifies For A Sassa Card?
To be eligible for the Sassa card, you must receive some form of government grant from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). This includes old age pension, disability grant, care dependency grant, foster child grants or any other form of state assistance. You can find out more information about eligibility requirements at your local SASSA office.
How To Check Balance On Your Sasaa Card
There are several ways that you can check your balance on your SASSA card:
Online Account:
You can register online with the SASSA website and create an account linked to your SASSA card. Once logged in, you will have access to all of your transactions history including balances and funds available on the card. You will need your ID number handy when registering so make sure you have it ready before hand!
ATM Machines :
Most ATM machines throughout South Africa allow users with a valid SASSA cards to check their balance free-of-charge by using the ‘Balance Inquiry’ option from the main menu selection screen at most ATMs . Make sure that there is no additional cost associated with this service before selecting it though!
Customer Care Line :
If you do not have access to either an online account or an ATM machine then you can call up customer care line which operates 24/7 where they will be able help answer any questions related to checking balances etc.. just make sure that if calling outside normal hours there may be additional charges associated with after hour calls depending upon provider chosen!
Conclusion
Checking balances on a Sasaa Card is simple process whether done via online accounts , ATM machines or Customer Care Lines . Ensure that if using an ATM machine there are no extra charges associated with Balance Inquiries as well as knowing what times Customer Care lines operate if needing additional assistance !