SASSA R350 Ewallet [Can I Get My Grant?]

You are SASSA R350 Grant beneficiary but haven’t been paid yet. It is because the users who own any bank account or are allotted any post office get grant payment early. But others who don’t have access to either of these and have opted for cash are often held back.

To distribute social grants to recipients more quickly and safely, SASSA offers the SASSA R350 Ewallet, a digital payment option.

If you plan to avail of the SASSA service of Ewallet, this article will guide you thoroughly regarding registration or account setup and the benefits of SASSA R350 Ewallet Grant Payments to avoid inconvenience.

Why did SASSA R350 Ewallet come into existence?

South Africa is the country with the highest unemployment rate, which has reached a new high of 35.3%. The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) award is given to more than 10 million people nationwide to overcome the calamity.

Last month, technical glitches in the payment affected several beneficiaries. To solve this problem, SASSA introduced an alternative way to streamline the procedure and ensure the payments to the deservers run smoothly.

It was reported once that SASSA has requested the National Treasury to allow their beneficiaries to use partner Banks’ ATMs.

It means that the beneficiaries can quickly cash out their grant from an ATM of any partner bank, even if they’re not their account holders.

Blending with the circumstances, SASSA switched the payments to electronic means. The new SASSA R350 Ewallet payment is an option for beneficiaries who don’t have or prefer to use their bank accounts to receive grants.

Can I get my SRD Grant via Ewallet?

Although SASSA is working hard to bring ease to its beneficiaries, the negotiations are still in process. There is an issue related to the e-wallet or cash-send option for payment.

Recently, SASSA shared an update that the “cash send” option, which was supposed to be provided by Banks and SASSA, is unavailable for the users. It means that SASSA and Banks are still negotiating and finalizing their terms and conditions regarding the e-wallet or cash-send option.

In the meantime, SASSA suggests its beneficiaries receive payments in their bank accounts or get the money directly from the designated post office.

It is also important to remember that SASSA never proceeds with the payment to any other person’s bank account. The user must provide their bank account details to successfully receive the SASSA R350 Grant.

What should a beneficiary do in such a situation?

SASSA planned to introduce a cutting-edge solution, i.e., e-wallet, to provide necessary services to citizens. However, the idea failed later when SASSA came back to announce that the users must submit their bank details or they will be held to the default post office.

If you still need to be switched to a post office or bank account, do so as early as possible. Here is how you can change your grant payment method:

1. Visit the official site.

2. Find the option “How do I change my banking details?”

3. Enter your ID number

4. A personal SMS containing a link will be sent to your registered mobile number.

5. Open the link

6. Carefully follow the given instructions.

Conclusion

SASSA R350 Ewallet FNB service was promised to pave the path for beneficiaries to receive the grant easily. However, due to administrative problems, SASSA had to cancel the e-wallet service in April 2023.

So, as of September 2023, there has yet to be a date announced by SASSA for the replenishment of the e-wallet service. Stay tuned to get notified whenever this service is turned back on.

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