How to Change SASSA Phone Number For SRD R350 Grant?

Are you looking to change your Sassa phone number? So you are in the right place to receive all grant updates and payment date notifications, you need to have an active phone number. Your grant payments will be interrupted if you lose that number since you will not be able to receive SASSA grant updates. Therefore, you should inform the SASSA as soon as possible and change your phone number to avoid any delays or updates.

You must update your phone number online as soon as possible on the R350 SASSA application if you have changed your phone number or lost your sim. Additionally, changing the phone number will ensure that the OTP code is received. In this article, we have described both online and physical methods for changing the SRD phone number in SASSA 2023.

How to Change Your SASSA Phone Number For R350?

SRD phone numbers can be changed in two ways, but the best and easiest way to do so is online via SASSA’s official website. There are also offline methods for those who do not have internet access or cannot do it online. The two methods will be explained one by one, and you can choose the one that works best for you. 

Online Via SASSA Official Website

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) website allows you to change your SRD grant phone number online in a few simple steps:

SASSA will notify you once your phone number is updated, and you will receive all future SRD grant updates at your new number.

Offline Via Call – Visit

The option to change your phone number offline is available if you don’t have access to the internet or won’t be changing your phone number online. Contact the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) directly. There are two ways to do this:

What are the Reasons you may Need to Update Your SRD Phone Number?

You may need to change your phone number for a variety of reasons, such as:

There could be other reasons as well, but these are the most common. You must update your contact details in the SASSA portal as soon as possible if any of the above reasons require a change in your phone number. This will prevent you from missing any notifications from SASSA and delaying your grant payments.

How can I Change my SASSA Grant Phone Number Without an Application ID?

On the SASSA SRD website, you can easily retrieve your application ID if you have lost it. When you apply for an SRD grant, an application ID is assigned to your application and used to identify it. To obtain your application ID, follow these steps:

• Check the SASSA SRD website status.
• Please provide your 13-digit South African ID number without spaces and your old cellphone number (the number you used when applying).
• Please click the “submit” button. In the first line, you will see your six-digit application ID.

To update your contact details, note down your application ID and follow the above steps.

How long it will take to Update SASSA Srd R350 phone number?

In general, it takes 2-5 working days for your phone number to be updated after you submit the request through SASSA online or in person. If your account has been updated, you will receive a text message confirming the update.

What to do if SASSA Rejects your new phone number request?

The SASSA helpline can help you understand why your request may have been rejected if it is. One of the most common reasons for this could be the inaccuracy of the personal information provided or the lack of eligibility. Please verify your information and eligibility status and reapply as soon as possible.

Conclusion

Through SASSA’s online facilities or direct support channels, you now understand how to change your SRD grant phone number. Do not disclose confidential grant details to unauthorized people after a change in your personal identification information. With your new phone number, you can continue receiving SRD grant communications uninterrupted. Any further problems should be reported to SASSA as soon as possible.