Here’s when you can collect your social grant in November. Image: Flickr
Validity of SASSA gold cards extended beyond December 2023
SASSA grant beneficiaries can breathe a sigh of relief as their Postbank-issued gold cards will still be active beyond December 2023.
Here’s when you can collect your social grant in November. Image: Flickr
Postbank has confirmed that South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold cards will continue to work in December 2023 and beyond.
Postbank confirmed this on Tuesday, 24 October.
SASSA GOLD CARDS TO CONTINUE WORKING BEYOND DECEMBER 2023
SASSA gold cards were set to expire in December 2023; however, Postbank spokesperson Dr. Bongani Diako said millions of SASSA grant beneficiaries will continue collecting their grants safely and reliably with the very same cards.
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Diako said this vital development means that millions of social grant beneficiaries don’t have to change their gold cards to other bank cards.
“The payments of social grants through SASSA gold cards over the years has empowered marginalised populations and made it easier for them to access their funds, especially in rural areas where traditional banking infrastructure may be limited.
“Guaranteeing that gold cards will work beyond December 2023 is one of the highlights of Postbank’s commitment to providing convenient and affordable service quality to the disadvantaged,” Diako said.
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BENEFICIARIES WITH EXPIRED CARDS WILL RECEIVE THEIR GRANTS
In addition, beneficiaries with expired cards can breathe a sigh relief as they will receive their grants in December 2023 and all subsequent months.
“Beneficiaries are strongly advised to disregard misleading information that might direct them to change to other card products claiming that the gold cards are being replaced. Postbank is the only bank mandated to replace the gold cards,” Diako said.
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REMINDER OF WHO TO CONTACT FOR QUERIES:
- For any further queries, please get in touch with SASSA directly:
- Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
- Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
- Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
- Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: SASSA offices
