Sassa cards work like any other bank card
SASSA is requesting beneficiaries to avoid going into risk crime hot spots during the first days of the month.
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is urging beneficiaries not to be misled by social media circulating rumours about the Sassa gold cards going to be discontinued, have expired or are to be withdrawn.
The gold cards work like any other commercial authenticated card as approved by the South African Reserve Bank. Beneficiaries must know that it is safe, with all necessary precautions, to keep all their money in their accounts.
The remaining funds will be kept safe. Social grants payment funds can be withdrawn on different days throughout the month according to a beneficiary’s needs.
The beneficiaries are reminded again that they can use their Sassa gold cards to withdraw money at ATMs or retail stores or any supermarket of their choice.
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Those receiving grants at pay-points are advised to create a pin when collecting their grants during the August 2022 payment.
This will enable beneficiaries to use their Sassa card to draw their money at ATMs and supermarkets using their pin created.
Sassa is requesting beneficiaries to avoid going into crime hotspots during the first days of the month.
Scammers and thugs target the beginning of the month to rob the vulnerable people living with disability and elders. It is advisable to do shopping or withdraw money in the middle of the month.
For more information, Sassa may be contacted on 013 754 9439/9428 (customer help desk) or 0800 60 10 11 (toll-free) from 08:00 to 16:00 during weekdays.
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