SASSA accounts are linked to debit cards, allowing beneficiaries to conduct electronic transactions anywhere the VISA or MasterCard logo is displayed. SASSA accounts are limited to the payment of welfare and other social security related benefits as directed by SASSA.

Benefits:

The account will allow the following transactions at no cost to the beneficiary:

– 1 Cash withdrawal over the counter at a SA Post Office branch per month.

– 1st Issued biometric enabled EMV chip card;

– 1st Replacement biometric enabled EMV chip card (per annum);

– 3 Retail merchants cash withdrawals (per month);

– Purchase and cash back combinations at retail merchants;

– 1st ATM balance enquiry (per month);

– 1 Mini statement at SA Post Office branches;

– 1st Full statement (for a maximum period of 3 months) at SA Post Office branches

– 1st PIN Reset at SA Post Office branches (per annum);

– PIN Reset at SASSA offices.

How to apply

You can apply at your nearest SASSA office. See below for more information on the requirements and how to apply for a grant.

Sassa account rules and transaction fees:

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