SASSA R370 Payment Dates 2025 – When You’ll Get Paid

If you’re receiving the SASSA SRD/R370 grant this year, one of your biggest concerns is: When will I get paid? 

The R370 payments do not follow the same early-month schedule as other SASSA grants.

Instead, they are generally processed toward the end of each month. 

This article lays out what is known so far for 2025, explains how the schedule works, and gives tips on how to track your exact payment date.

What is the typical time window for R370 (SRD) payments?

Unlike grants like Old Age or Disability, which are paid in the first days of the month, the SRD R370 payments are scheduled in the last week of the month. 

For example:

1. For July 2025, SASSA confirmed that approved SRD beneficiaries will be paid between 25 to 31 July.
2. For September 2025, payments will be made between 25 and 29 September.
3. For June 2025, the payments are processed from 26 to 30 June.

Because the payment date is not fixed to a specific day but falls within a window, different beneficiaries may get their R370 payments on different days.

Why is R370 paid later in the month and not with other grants?

The SRD grant (R370) has extra verification steps compared to other SASSA grants:

1. Identity verification must be confirmed (especially with biometric procedures in use).
2. Banking or payment method details need validation to ensure the funds go to the correct account.
3. SASSA processes many applications and batches them near the end of the month.

These checks make it impractical to pay R370 at the start of the month like other grants. 

The end-of-the-month window gives SASSA time to confirm eligibility and resolve issues before funds are disbursed.

How does the monthly R370 schedule typically look?

While each month may vary, here’s a rough expectation based on patterns and predictions:

1. The payment window usually begins around day 20 to day 25 of the month.
2. It ends near the last day of the month or sometimes the 30th.
3. In months with more complications (weekends, holidays, system delays), payouts might shift slightly.

For instance, in October 2025, the SRD payment window is expected from 27 to 31 October.

In August 2025, payments may follow a batch schedule, with a final disbursement around August 24 for certain batches.

How to find your specific R370 payday each month

Because the R370 payment date is not identical for every recipient, here’s how to check when you will be paid:

1. Use the official SASSA SRD status check portal and enter your ID and phone number. If your application is approved, the portal may show your payday.
2. Check SMS messages from SASSA — they often send verification or payment date notices.
3. Watch announcements from SASSA when they confirm the overall payment window for that month.
4. Use WhatsApp, SMS status check, or call lines if the portal is slow or unavailable.

What happens if the payment is late or missing?

If your status shows “Approved” but you don’t see a payday or don’t receive the funds:

1. Double-check your banking or payment details; a mismatch or pending verification may hold up your date.
2. Confirm your identity verification is fully cleared (especially biometric steps, if required).
3. Wait a few days after the window ends — sometimes payouts are delayed due to technical or system processing.
4. Contact SASSA via the toll-free line if no payment appears.
5. Check whether your bank is delaying clearance on their side.

Are there months where the SRD payment date shifts more?

Yes. Because public holidays, weekends, and system maintenance can affect processing, some months see shifts:

1. The payment window might start earlier or extend longer due to delays or backlog.
2. If the end of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, SASSA may adjust the window.
3. Some months see batches where earlier applicants are paid earlier, and later ones toward the end.

Always check SASSA’s official announcements for that month’s window.