Key takeaways
- Only change your bank details on srd.sassa.gov.za.
- The account must be in your own name.
- A change can delay your next payment.
If your bank details are wrong or you opened a new account, you can update them online. Do it carefully, because a change can move your payment to the next pay run.
Steps to update your bank details
- Go to srd.sassa.gov.za and choose the banking details option.
- Enter your ID number and you will receive an SMS with a secure link.
- Open the link and enter your new bank details.
- Submit and wait for SASSA to verify the account.
Use an account in your own name
SASSA verifies that the account belongs to you. Accounts in someone else’s name are rejected.
Watch out for scams
SASSA sends the secure link only after you start the process yourself on the official website. Ignore unexpected links that ask for your bank details.