If you receive a SASSA grant or the SRD R370 payment, knowing your next payment date matters.
SASSA gives every beneficiary a personal payment day. You can check that date online or by phone.
This guide shows the official ways to find your next payday, what each result means, and what to do if a payment is late.
Where is the official SASSA status and payment portal?
The official place to check grant status and payment dates is the SASSA website and the SRD portal.
Use the SRD portal when you applied for the R370 grant.
On the portal, you enter your 13-digit South African ID number and the mobile number you used when you applied.
The portal returns your status and, when available, your assigned payment date.
How do I check my next payment date on the website?
Open the SRD status page or SASSA status page in your browser.
Type your South African ID and the phone number you registered with. Click the button to check the status.
If your application is approved, the system will often show your payday or payment window.
If the date does not show, the system may still be scheduling payments.
Can I get my payment date by WhatsApp, SMS or USSD?
Yes. SASSA supports alternative channels for status checks.
Many beneficiaries can use the official SRD WhatsApp service or the SMS and USSD options to get their status and payment date without visiting the portal.
Save the official SRD WhatsApp number and follow the prompts, or send STATUS plus your ID from the number you used to apply.
Dial the approved USSD code from your registered phone for a quick check.
These channels are useful when the website is busy.
When will SRD and other SASSA grants show a payment date?
Main social grants like the older persons grant and disability grant are scheduled early in the month, and SASSA normally publishes the monthly calendar.
SRD R370 payments follow a different flow.
SASSA typically processes SRD payments in a month-end window and assigns individual pay days in batches.
Check the monthly payment calendar and watch the SRD portal from about the 20th of the month.
What does each status message mean for my next payday?
Approved means you passed the checks and a payment date should be assigned soon.
Pending means SASSA is verifying identity, bank details, or income and no payday is set yet.
Declined means you are not eligible for that month, and no payment will be scheduled unless an appeal succeeds.
Failed or No Match means your details did not match government records and you must correct them before a date can be given.
Use the portal messages to know the next action.
What should I do if my status is Approved but no date appears?
First, confirm your bank or pay point details are correct on the portal.
If you changed your bank account, update it through the official SRD banking update page.
Next, check for identity verification requests and respond to any SMS or WhatsApp links from SASSA.
If everything is correct and the date still does not appear, wait a few days because SASSA assigns paydays in batches.
If the delay becomes long, contact SASSA by the official toll-free line or visit a local office.
How to avoid problems when checking your next payment date
Always use the same ID number and the same phone number you used when you applied. Do not try different numbers or different ID formats.
Check the official SRD portal and the SASSA site to avoid phishing.
Try alternate methods if the portal is slow. Keep your banking details in your name.
Save screenshots or SMS confirmations of any changes you make.
These steps reduce delays and make the next payment date appear faster.
