When SASSA Pays in March & April 2026 — Every Grant Date You Need to Know
SASSA has confirmed the payment schedule for March 2026. The 2026 Budget Speech delivered on 25 February 2026 also confirmed new grant amounts taking effect from 1 April 2026. Both are covered on this page.
March 2026 is the last payment cycle of the 2025/2026 financial year. New grant amounts take effect from April 2026.
SASSA Payment Dates — March 2026
| Grant Type | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| Old Age Grant (Older Persons Grant) | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 |
| Disability Grant | Wednesday, 4 March 2026 |
| War Veterans Grant | Wednesday, 4 March 2026 |
| Children’s Grants (Child Support, Foster Child, Care Dependency, Grant-in-Aid) | Thursday, 5 March 2026 |
| SRD R370 Grant | 24-29 March 2026 |
You do not need to withdraw on the exact payment date. Funds remain available in your account after the payment date. If possible, avoid the first day of payments and mid-morning on weekdays as these are the busiest times at ATMs and pay points.
SASSA Grant Amounts — March 2026
These are the amounts being paid in March 2026. New higher amounts take effect from April 2026.
| Grant Type | Monthly Amount (March 2026) | New Amount (from April 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Age Grant (60-74 years) | R2,315 | R2,400 |
| Old Age Grant (75 years and older) | R2,335 | R2,420 |
| Disability Grant | R2,315 | R2,400 |
| War Veterans Grant (under 75) | R2,335 | R2,420 |
| War Veterans Grant (75 and older) | R2,335 | R2,420 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,315 | R2,400 |
| Foster Child Grant | R1,250 | R1,295 |
| Child Support Grant | R560 per child | R580 per child |
| Child Support Grant Top-Up (double orphans) | R280 | R290 |
| Grant-in-Aid | R560 | R580 |
| SRD R370 Grant | R370 | R370 (no change) |
You do not need to reapply to receive the increased April 2026 amounts. They are applied automatically from your first April payment.
SRD R370 Payment Dates — March 2026
The SRD R370 grant is paid separately from all other grants. Payments for March 2026 are expected between 24 and 29 March 2026, processed in batches as SASSA completes eligibility verification for each beneficiary.
Your individual payment date depends on your ID number and when your verification is processed. To check your specific payment date:
- Go to srd.sassa.gov.za
- Log in with your ID number and registered cellphone number
- Your next payment date will appear on your dashboard
If your payment has not reflected within 3 days of your scheduled date, call SASSA on 0800 60 10 11.
How to Receive Your SASSA Payment
SASSA pays grants through the following channels:
Direct bank deposit — if you have linked a bank account to your SASSA grant, funds are deposited directly on payment day. This is the most convenient method as you can access your money at any time from any ATM or via your bank app.
Postbank or SASSA card — use your SASSA green card or Postbank card to withdraw cash at ATMs nationwide, or at retail partners including Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, and Checkers. Withdrawals at retail stores are generally quicker than ATMs during payment week.
Approved community pay points — SASSA operates pay points in areas with limited ATM access. Your nearest SASSA office can provide pay point locations and schedules for your area.
If you are not sure which payment method is linked to your grant, call 0800 60 10 11 or visit your nearest SASSA office.
What to Do If You Did Not Receive Your Payment
If your payment did not arrive on the expected date, work through the following steps before contacting SASSA:
Step 1 — Wait 2 to 3 business days. Payment processing can take a day or two to reflect, especially for bank deposits. The SRD grant is processed in batches and your payment may arrive a few days into the payment window.
Step 2 — Check your banking details. Payments fail most commonly because banking details are outdated or incorrect. Log into srd.sassa.gov.za (for SRD) or visit your nearest SASSA office (for all other grants) to confirm your bank account details are current and active.
Step 3 — Check for a review notification. If SASSA sent you an SMS requesting a grant review and you have not yet responded, your payment may be on hold until the review is completed.
Step 4 — Check your grant status. For SRD: log into srd.sassa.gov.za. For all other grants: call 0800 60 10 11.
Step 5 — Contact SASSA directly if nothing has resolved after 3 business days:
- 📞 Toll-free: 0800 60 10 11 (Monday to Friday, office hours)
- 📱 WhatsApp: 082 046 8553
- 🌐 Website: www.sassa.gov.za
Important: SASSA Grant Reviews 2026
SASSA is actively conducting grant reviews in 2026 to confirm that payments are going to eligible recipients. This is a legal requirement under the Social Assistance Act. The 2026 Budget confirmed that by December 2025, SASSA had reviewed approximately 292,000 grants and cancelled 34,661 that no longer met eligibility criteria.
If you receive an SMS from SASSA asking you to come in for a review, you must act on it promptly. Ignoring a review notification can result in your grant being suspended or lapsing.
What to do when you receive a review SMS:
- Visit your nearest SASSA office as soon as possible
- Bring your original South African ID document
- Bring supporting documents relevant to your grant type
- The review is free — you will not be charged for anything
If you are unsure whether an SMS is genuinely from SASSA or a scam, call 0800 60 10 11 to verify before responding.
How SASSA Payment Dates Are Structured Every Month
SASSA follows the same payment order every month:
3rd of the month — Old Age Grant. If the 3rd falls on a weekend or public holiday, payment moves to the last working day before that date.
4th of the month — Disability Grant and War Veterans Grant.
5th of the month — All children’s grants: Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant, and Grant-in-Aid.
Final week of the month (approximately 24th to 31st) — SRD R370 Grant, paid in batches based on ID number and eligibility verification.
Tips for Collecting Your Grant Safely and Easily
Avoid the first day if you can. ATMs and pay points are at their busiest on the exact payment date. Funds remain available after payment day — waiting even one or two days can save significant time in queues.
Use retail stores during busy periods. Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, and Checkers often have shorter waiting times than ATMs during payment week and you can combine your withdrawal with shopping.
Keep your phone charged and with you. SASSA sends payment notifications and important review notices via SMS. A missed message about a review can lead to a suspended payment.
Only use official SASSA channels. The official SRD portal is srd.sassa.gov.za and the official helpline is 0800 60 10 11. Do not share your ID number, PIN, or banking details with any website or WhatsApp number that is not verified as official SASSA.
Report lost or stolen SASSA cards immediately. Call 0800 60 10 11 as soon as your card is lost or stolen. You can still access your grant using the cardless withdrawal method while waiting for a replacement.
SASSA Payment Dates April 2026 and New Grant Amounts
April 2026 marks the start of the new 2026/2027 financial year. The new grant amounts confirmed in the 2026 Budget Speech take effect from 1 April 2026.
New grant amounts from April 2026:
| Grant Type | New Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Old Age Grant (60-74 years) | R2,400 |
| Old Age Grant (75 years and older) | R2,420 |
| Disability Grant | R2,400 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,420 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,400 |
| Foster Child Grant | R1,295 |
| Child Support Grant | R580 per child |
| Child Support Grant Top-Up | R290 |
| Grant-in-Aid | R580 |
| SRD R370 Grant | R370 (no change) |
You do not need to reapply or take any action to receive the increased amounts. They are applied automatically from your April 2026 payment.
The confirmed payment dates for April 2026 have not yet been officially published by SASSA. This page will be updated as soon as the official April 2026 schedule is confirmed. Based on the standard monthly schedule, expect the Old Age Grant on 3 April, Disability Grant on 4 April, and Children’s grants on 5 April. SRD payments will fall in the final week of April as usual.
Bookmark this page and check back at the start of April for the confirmed schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does SASSA pay in March 2026? Old Age Grant: 3 March. Disability Grant: 4 March. Children’s grants: 5 March. SRD R370 grant: 24-29 March 2026.
When is the SASSA SRD R370 payment for March 2026? SRD payments for March 2026 are expected between 24 and 29 March. Your individual date depends on your ID number. Check your specific date at srd.sassa.gov.za.
What are the new SASSA grant amounts from April 2026? Old Age Grant rises to R2,400 (R2,420 for those 75 and older). Disability Grant rises to R2,400. Child Support Grant rises to R580 per child. Foster Child Grant rises to R1,295. Grant-in-Aid rises to R580. SRD grant stays at R370. All increases confirmed in the 2026 Budget Speech on 25 February 2026.
Do I need to reapply to get the higher April 2026 grant amounts? No. All increases are applied automatically from your April 2026 payment. No action is needed.
Why did the SRD grant not increase in April 2026? The government extended the SRD at R370 per month due to fiscal constraints and the planned redesign of the grant into a livelihood grant. Details will be confirmed at the MTBPS later in 2026.
Why haven’t I received my SASSA payment? Wait 2 to 3 business days after your scheduled payment date. Then check your status at srd.sassa.gov.za or call 0800 60 10 11. Also check whether you have an outstanding SASSA review notification as an unresponded review SMS can cause your payment to be held.
Do I have to collect my SASSA payment on the exact date? No. Your funds remain available in your account after the payment date. There is no deadline to collect.
What is the SASSA Child Support Grant payment date for March 2026? Thursday, 5 March 2026.
What is the SASSA Old Age Grant payment date for March 2026? Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Where can I find the official SASSA payment schedule? The official schedule is published at www.sassa.gov.za. You can also call 0800 60 10 11 or WhatsApp 082 046 8553.
Information on this page is sourced from official SASSA announcements and verified against www.sassa.gov.za. For official queries contact SASSA directly at www.sassa.gov.za or call 0800 60 10 11.
