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What is the Child Support Grant?
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides financial assistance to families in need through the Child Support Grant. This grant is paid monthly to eligible families who have children under the age of 18 and can provide evidence of their income. The amount received varies depending on the household’s income, but can be as much as R300 per month for each child.
How To Check Your Sassa Balance Online
Fortunately, you don’t have to wait until your next payment arrives before knowing how much money you will receive – it’s easy to check your SASSA balance online! All you need is a valid SASSA card or bank account number and an active internet connection. Here are some simple steps you can take:
1.Visit www.sassa.gov.za
2.Click “Login/Register” at the top right-hand corner of the page
3.Fill in your details such as ID Number, Cell Phone Number, Email Address etc., then click “Submit”
4.Create a username and password if this is your first time using this service
5 .Once logged in, select “Check My Balance” from the menu bar at the top of the page 6 .Enter your SASSA Card or Bank Account number when prompted 7 .You can now view all transactions associated with that account , including any Child Support Grants received
How To Check Your Sassa Balance By SMS
If you do not have access to a computer or an internet connection, there are still ways for you to keep track of your SASSA balance by sending an SMS request instead! Just follow these steps:
1 .Open up your messaging app on your cellphone 2 .Type SASSACHECK followed by either your ID number or bank account number 3 .Send this message to 44244 4 .You should soon receive an SMS back containing all payments linked with that particular ID/account 5 You will also receive information about future pay outs for that specific account
How do I check my SASSA child grant balance for free?
It is important for people who get a SASSA child grant to check their grant balance often to make sure they have enough money to take care of their children. The grant is meant to help people who take care of children financially, and it is important to use these funds wisely. Checking the balance of a grant can also let the recipient know if there are any problems, like fraud or a mistake in payment.
This is the easiest and most convenient way for all applicants to see how much money they have left on their SASSA child grant. This service is free and doesn’t even need the internet. You only need a cell phone and a service plan.
- You can use a regular phone or a smartphone.
- To check your balance, dial the USSD code *134*7737# and then follow the on-screen instructions.
- If the first USSD code doesn’t work, try this one: *120*69277#. Follow the instructions on the screen to find out how much money you have left.
- All of these methods can work without airtime because they are free services.
- If the bank gives you a grant, you can get your bank’s USSD code for checking your balance, if it has one, to see how much money is in your account without using airtime.