SASSA Status Check R370 – SRD 2026 Payment Dates
SASSA status check refers specifically to checking the processing or payment dates of the R370 SRD grant (previously R350) application in the SASSA system.
SASSA Status Check
To perform a SASSA status check, you query your grant application record through the official SASSA system.
Go to the official SASSA SRD status page:
Enter:
- South African ID number
- Mobile phone number used during the application
Click “Check Status.”
The system returns:
- Application decision (Approved / Pending / Declined)
- Month-by-month SRD status and Payday
- Payment date and payment method if approved
R370 or R350 Payment Dates March 2026
R370 payment dates refer specifically to the payment schedule for the SRD (Social Relief of Distress) grant, which currently pays R370 per month to eligible individuals.
Unlike other SASSA grants, the SRD payment does not have fixed dates. Instead, payments are processed in batches during the last week of the month, and each beneficiary may receive the payment on a different day.
SRD R370 Payment Window
Use the SASSA status check to get your exact payment date.
| Month | Payment Window |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 23 – 31 March 2026 |
| April 2026 | 22 – 30 April 2026 |
| May 2026 | 23 – 31 May 2026 |
SASSA Payment Dates for 2026
| Month | Older Persons Grant | Disability Grant | Children's Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 6 Jan 2026 | 7 Jan 2026 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| February 2026 | 3 Feb 2026 | 4 Feb 2026 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| March 2026 | 3 Mar 2026 | 4 Mar 2026 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| April 2026 | 2 Apr 2026 | 3 Apr 2026 | 6 Apr 2026 |
| May 2026 | 5 May 2026 | 6 May 2026 | 7 May 2026 |
| June 2026 | 2 Jun 2026 | 3 Jun 2026 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| July 2026 | 2 Jul 2026 | 3 Jul 2026 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| August 2026 | 4 Aug 2026 | 5 Aug 2026 | 6 Aug 2026 |
| September 2026 | 2 Sep 2026 | 3 Sep 2026 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| October 2026 | 6 Oct 2026 | 7 Oct 2026 | 8 Oct 2026 |
| November 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| December 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | 2 Dec 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 |
How to Read the Table
- Older Persons Grant (old-age pension) is always paid first.
- Disability Grant is paid the next day.
- Children's grants and all other grants are paid on the third day.
Alternative Methods to Check SASSA SRD Grant Status
All available methods to check SASSA status (including SRD grant status) are listed below. These are the main official or commonly supported channels used to query an application record.
Alternative Methods to Check SASSA SRD Grant Status
1. WhatsApp Number for SRD Status Check
Official SASSA WhatsApp number: 082 046 8553
Process:
- Send a message (e.g., “Hi”).
- Follow the automated prompts.
- Provide your ID number when requested.
- The system returns your SRD application status.
2. SASSA Call Centre
Toll-free number: 0800 60 10 11
Process:
- Call the SASSA helpline.
- Provide your ID number and application details.
- The agent checks your status in the SASSA system.
3. Email Inquiry
Official email: grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za
Applicants can email SASSA with their ID number and details to request information about their SRD application status.
4. In-Person at a SASSA Office
Applicants may also visit a SASSA office where staff can access the system and check the grant status for them.
5. Checking SASSA Status Using the Moya App (Unofficial)
The Moya App can sometimes be used to access the SASSA SRD status page because it provides data-free access to certain websites, including the official SASSA portal. However, the app itself is not an official SASSA service and does not process or store grant information.
When used, Moya simply opens the official SASSA website inside the app, where the actual status check is performed using your ID number and registered phone number.
SASSA Application & Payment Status Meanings
Application Submission States
- Application Submitted
- The SRD application has been successfully submitted to the SASSA system.
- Application Received
- SASSA has received the application and stored it in the processing system.
- Application Captured
- The application details have been entered into the SASSA database.
- Application Complete
- All required information for the application has been provided.
- Application Pending
- The application exists in the system but has not yet been processed.
- Pending
- Verification and eligibility checks have not yet been completed.
- Period Pending
- A specific month of the SRD grant is still under review.
Verification & Processing States
- Awaiting Verification
- The system is preparing to run eligibility and identity checks.
- Verification In Progress
- Automated verification checks are running across government databases.
- Awaiting Identity Verification
- Identity confirmation with national ID records is pending.
- Identity Verification Failed
- The system could not validate the applicant’s identity.
- Beneficiary Verification Required
- Additional checks are required to confirm the applicant’s eligibility.
- Referred
- The application has been flagged for manual review.
Approval States
- Approved
- The applicant has passed eligibility checks and qualifies for the grant.
- Period Approved
- The grant has been approved for a specific payment month.
- Approved – Payment Pending
- Approval has been granted but payment has not yet been scheduled.
- Approved – Payment Processing
- Payment preparation has started.
Payment Processing States
- Payment Pending
- Payment has been scheduled but not yet processed.
- Payment Processing
- The financial transaction is being processed.
- Payment Date Assigned
- A payment date has been generated in the system.
- Payment Processed
- The payment has been finalized by the system.
- Payment Sent
- Funds have been sent to the chosen payment channel.
- Paid
- The payment has been successfully issued.
Banking & Payment Setup Issues
- Bank Details Pending
- Banking information has not yet been submitted.
- Banking Details Required
- The system requires bank account information before payment.
- Bank Verification Pending
- The bank account is being verified.
- Bank Verification Failed
- The banking details could not be validated.
- Bank Details Invalid
- The submitted banking details do not match verification records.
- Payment Method Required
- A payment option must be selected before payment can proceed.
Eligibility / Means Test Failures
- Declined
- The applicant did not meet the eligibility requirements.
- Period Declined
- Eligibility requirements were not met for a specific payment month.
- Not Eligible
- The applicant fails to meet the SRD qualification criteria.
- Means Test Failed
- Income or financial resources exceed the SRD threshold.
- Income Source Identified
- An income source was detected in external databases.
- Alternative Income Source Identified
- Another support or income source was identified.
- SARS Income Detected
- Income records were detected through the tax authority database.
- Government Payroll Detected
- Employment in the government payroll system was detected.
- UIF Registered
- The applicant is registered with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- UIF Benefit Detected
- The system detected active UIF payments.
- NSFAS Registered
- The applicant is receiving student financial aid.
- IRP5 Registered
- Employment records were detected through tax documentation.
Appeals & Reconsideration States
- Appeal Submitted
- An appeal has been filed against a declined decision.
- Appeal Pending
- The appeal is awaiting review.
- Appeal Approved
- The appeal was successful and the applicant qualifies.
- Appeal Declined
- The appeal review upheld the rejection.
- Appeal Outcome Pending
- The system has received the appeal but has not finalized the decision.
- Reconsideration Submitted
- A reconsideration request has been submitted.
- Reconsideration Pending
- The reconsideration request is under review.
- Reconsideration Approved
- The reconsideration resulted in approval.
- Reconsideration Declined
- The reconsideration confirmed the original rejection.
Document & Information Issues
- Additional Documents Required
- Supporting documents are required to proceed.
- Documents Outstanding
- Required documents have not been submitted.
- Incomplete Application Saved
- The application was started but not completed.
- Information Update Required
- The applicant must update their information.
Administrative / System States
- Duplicate Application Detected
- More than one application was submitted using the same identity.
- Multiple Applications Detected
- The system detected several applications linked to the same applicant.
- Cancelled
- The application was cancelled in the system.
- Application Cancelled
- The application was formally terminated.
- Self-Exclusion Response Found
- The applicant indicated they receive other financial support.
- Awaiting Identity Verification Retry
- The system requires the applicant to retry identity verification.
- Application Failed
- The application encountered a system processing error.
- Failed Status
- The processing system failed to complete the application workflow.
FAQs
How to check SASSA status online?
Go to the official SASSA SRD website and check your status online with your South African ID number and the cellphone number used in the application.
How to check 370 status?
Check your R370 SRD status on the official SRD status page using your South African ID number and the cellphone number used in the application.
How to check R350 status?
Check your R350/R370 SRD application on the official SRD status page with your South African ID number and the cellphone number used in the application.
How to check SASSA child grant status?
For a Child Support Grant, check through SASSA Services, your nearest SASSA office, or the SASSA helpline at 0800 60 10 11.
How to check appeal status for SRD grant?
Use the official SRD appeals page and enter your South African ID number and the phone number used to submit the application.
How to check child grant status?
Check your Child Support Grant status through SASSA Services, a SASSA office, or the SASSA helpline at 0800 60 10 11.
Where to check SASSA status?
Check SRD status on the official SRD website, and for other grants use SASSA Services or contact SASSA on 0800 60 10 11.
How to check old age pension status?
Check your Older Person’s Grant through SASSA Services, your nearest SASSA office, or the SASSA helpline at 0800 60 10 11.
How to check child support grant status?
Check your Child Support Grant through SASSA Services, your nearest SASSA office, or the SASSA helpline at 0800 60 10 11.
How to check disability grant status?
Check your Disability Grant through SASSA Services, your nearest SASSA office, or the SASSA helpline at 0800 60 10 11.
How to check SASSA payment status?
For SRD, check the official status page; if your application is approved, the pay day field indicates when you will receive the money.
How to check SASSA status on WhatsApp?
Use the official SASSA WhatsApp line on 082 046 8553 and follow the prompts.
How to check SRD status on Moya App?
Moya App is not listed by SASSA or South African government sources as an official SRD status-check channel, so use the official SRD website instead.
How to check SASSA status without phone number?
For SRD, the official status check requires both your South African ID number and the cellphone number used in the application; if your number changed, use the mobile number update option or call 0800 60 10 11.
How to check SRD appeal status?
Use the official SRD appeals page and enter your South African ID number and the phone number used to submit the application.
SASSA status check – how to change phone number?
Use the official SRD mobile number update page, or if the number was changed without your permission, use the unauthorised number report page or call 0800 60 10 11.
SRD status check – how to change banking details?
Use the official SRD banking details update page and enter your ID number to change your payment details.
Why can’t I check my SASSA status?
The most common official reasons are that the cellphone number must match the one used in the application, or there may be a system or application-processing issue that requires you to retry later or contact SASSA.
What does null mean in SRD status check?
There is no official public SASSA definition of “null” on the SRD status pages, so the safest course is to retry later or contact SASSA for clarification.
What does pending mean on SASSA status check?
On SASSA’s official FAQ, “Application Pending” means your application has been processed and is awaiting final approval.
What does referred mean on SASSA status check?
There is no official public SASSA definition of “referred” on the status pages, so use the status portal again later or contact SASSA for a case-specific explanation.
What to do if SASSA status check failed?
Make sure you are using the correct ID number and the same cellphone number used in the application, then try again later or contact SASSA on 0800 60 10 11.
How to check my SASSA status with ID number only?
For SRD, you cannot complete the official status check with an ID number only because SASSA also requires the cellphone number used in the application.