How do I apply for the SASSA SRD R370 grant online?

Visit srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19 on your phone or computer. Enter your SA ID number, mobile number, and banking details. SASSA will send you an OTP to verify your application.

Who qualifies for the SASSA SRD R370 grant?

You qualify if you are a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee with a valid permit, aged 18-59, with a monthly income below R624, not receiving any other social grant, not registered with NSFAS, and not residing in a care facility.

What documents do I need to apply for SASSA SRD?

You need your 13-digit SA ID number and a valid South African mobile phone number. No physical documents are required for the online application — SASSA verifies your details electronically.

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How to Apply for the SASSA SRD R370 Grant Online 2026

Last updated: June 2026 · South Africa SRD R370 Grant

Who Qualifies for the SRD R370 Grant?

To qualify for the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2026, you must meet all of the following criteria:

South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee with a valid permit
Aged between 18 and 59 years old
Monthly income below R624 (the means test threshold)
Not receiving any other SASSA social grant
Not registered as a student receiving NSFAS accommodation or food funding
Not residing in a state-funded care or rehabilitation facility
Not registered with UIF as an employed person

How to Apply Online — Step by Step

Go to the official SASSA SRD portal
Visit srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19 on your mobile phone or computer.
Enter your SA ID number
Type your 13-digit South African ID number.
Enter your mobile number
Use the phone number registered on your SIM card. SASSA will send an OTP (one-time PIN) to this number.
Verify with OTP
Enter the OTP sent to your phone to confirm your identity.
Add your banking details
Enter your bank account number. SASSA supports Capitec, Absa, FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank, and PostBank. CashSend is also available.
Submit your application
Review and submit. You will receive an SMS confirmation. SASSA will run verification checks and notify you of the outcome within 30 days.

What Documents Do I Need?

No physical documents are required for the online application. You only need:

Your 13-digit SA ID number
A valid South African mobile phone number
Your bank account details (account number and bank name)

SASSA verifies your identity electronically with Home Affairs, UIF, and SARS.

After Applying — What Happens Next

After submitting your application, SASSA will run monthly verification checks. You can check your status using the free status check tool on this site.

If approved, payment is processed between the 24th and 30th of the month. See the payment dates page for the current schedule.

Apply via WhatsApp or USSD

If you cannot access the website, you can also apply via:

WhatsApp — send "Hi" to 060 012 3456
USSD — dial *120*69277# on your phone (data-free)
Toll-free call — call 0800 60 10 11 (Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00)

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