Update/Change or Submit SRD SASSA Banking Details with Links
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) manages the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, currently valued at R370 per month for eligible unemployed individuals aged 18–59 years in South Africa.
To receive payments through a bank account, beneficiaries must submit or update their banking details through the official SRD website. This process is designed to be fully digital for SRD grants, unlike some permanent grants that require in-person visits.
The only safe and official platform for updating or submitting banking details is:
Before changing payment details, you can check your SRD status to confirm the current result and payment stage.
Never provide your banking details on unofficial websites or social media pages pretending to represent SASSA.
Required information
Required information
Before updating your banking details, prepare the following:
You must have:
- 13-digit South African ID number
- Cellphone number used when applying for the SRD grant
- Active bank account in your own name
- Access to the cellphone for SMS verification
The SRD system uses SMS security verification and one-time links to protect users when updating financial details.
Important rule about bank accounts
The bank account must be registered in your own name.
If the name on the bank account does not match the ID holder, the update will usually be rejected by the verification system.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Submit or Change SRD Banking Details
Step 1: Open the official SRD website
Go to:
This is the only official website where SRD grant recipients can manage their applications, banking details, and payment methods
Step 2: Locate the banking details section
Scroll down until you see:
“How do I change my banking details?” whose direct link is https://srd.sassa.gov.za/said
This section allows you to submit or update bank information.
Click the button or link associated with changing or submitting banking details.
Step 3: Enter your South African ID number
You will be asked to type your:
- 13-digit ID number
After submitting your ID number, the system will begin the verification process
Step 4: Receive the secure SMS link
SASSA will send a secure verification link by SMS to the cellphone number that was used during the SRD application.
Step 5: Open the SMS link
Click the link sent by SMS.
The link will redirect you to the secure page where you can:
- update banking details
- select a payment method
- confirm your financial information
Step 6: Enter your banking information
Fill in the following details carefully:
- Bank name
- Account number
- Branch code (if required)
- Account type (savings or cheque)
Many South African banks are accepted including:
- Capitec
- Standard Bank
- TymeBank
- African Bank
- Investec
- Postbank
SASSA does not restrict which bank you use as long as the account belongs to you.
Step 7: Submit the new details
After entering your information:
- Review the details carefully
- Click Submit
- Wait for confirmation
The system will confirm that your details were received.
Common Reasons Banking Updates Fail
Some of the most frequent issues include:
Wrong bank account owner
The account must belong to the applicant.
- Incorrect account number
- UIF payments
- NSFAS funding
- another government grant
- formal salary payments
- Even one incorrect digit can cause rejection.
- Phone number mismatch
- If the registered phone number is inactive, verification cannot be completed.
- Bank verification delays
- Financial verification may delay payments.
For verification-related declines, use the SASSA identity verification guide.
Income / Bank Balance Threshold
The SRD grant rules state that an applicant must not receive income above R624 per month. If SASSA’s verification system detects more than R624 deposited or available in your bank account, your application or monthly payment may be declined for that cycle.
You can also review detailed status meanings to understand related decline outcomes.
| Scenario | Result |
|---|---|
| Bank account receives R300 | Usually still eligible |
| Bank account receives R500 | Usually still eligible |
| Bank account receives R700 | Likely declined |
| Salary above R624 | Declined |
Processing usually takes about 5–7 working days.