SASSA Status Check – SRD R370 Payment Dates (2026)

Published: 27 Jan 2026 Updated: 30 May 2026 · 6 min read · Last verified against the official SASSA SRD portal: May 2026 Written by: Themba Matlou

The SASSA SRD R370 grant is a monthly social relief payment issued by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to unemployed citizens and residents who have no income or financial support. To receive your payment, your application status must be approved for each month individually - approval in one month does not guarantee approval in the next.

Beneficiaries can check their SASSA SRD status online using their South African ID number and registered phone number. Your status will reflect as Approved, Pending, or Declined based on SASSA's monthly means test and eligibility verification against government databases including SARS, UIF, and NSFAS.

You will need two things to check your SASSA SRD status:

• Your valid 13-digit South African ID number
• Your 10-digit mobile number registered with SASSA

Both must match exactly what is on your SASSA application. Using a different number will return no result, not because something is wrong, but because SASSA links your entire application to that specific number.

Got your application result? Below table describes where to go next:

SASSA Payment Dates for June 2026

Need to check your payment method release timelines ?. Jump to: Payment Release TimeFrame for Specific Banks

Having trouble or still stuck? Contact SASSA directly on their toll-free number: 0800 60 10 11 (Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00) or visit the official SASSA portal at sassa.gov.za

Official SASSA Payment Dates – May 2026

SASSA SRD R370 payment dates for May 2026 have been officially confirmed. SASSA will process SRD R370 payments from Saturday, 23 May 2026. Since SASSA does not process payments on weekends, most approved beneficiaries will receive their funds between Monday, 25 May and Friday, 29 May 2026.

Note: To view your exact payment date, you must check your SASSA SRD status online. Click on button given below:

Official SRD Payment Dates – April 2026

1. 23–24 April 2026: First SRD payment batch processed
2. 29–30 April 2026: Second SRD payment batch processed

March 2026 SRD Payment Schedule

SASSA publishes SRD R370 payment windows for each month. These are official payment processing dates, not individual paydays. Beneficiaries receive payments in batches, and each person is assigned a unique SRD payment date after approval and verification.

Payment date tables for upcoming months are added here as SASSA confirms them. Previous months are removed once payments have been processed.

Approved but no payment date showing yet? If it is before the 20th of the month, your date has likely not been assigned yet. If it is after the 20th and there is still no date, there may be a specific blocker on your application. Find out why and what to do

When does SASSA release SRD payments?

SASSA processes and releases SRD payments in batches during the last week of each month. The tables below show the payment release windows for 2026, these are the days SASSA releases payments, not your guaranteed individual date. Your specific date will appear on your status once approved.

Expected Timeline to Receive Payment via Different Banks

Looking for payment dates for other SASSA grants? Old Age Pension, Disability Grant, and Child Support Grant payments follow a fixed monthly schedule. View the full SASSA 2026 2027 Payment Dates schedule

SRD Appeal Status Check

If you have already submitted an appeal for a declined month, check your appeal outcome below. This is a separate check from your monthly grant status above.

You will need your 13-digit South African ID number and the mobile number linked to your SRD application to receive your OTP and access your appeal result.

What your appeal result means:

ITSAA, the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals, reviews all SRD appeals independently from SASSA.

Not yet appealed and want to? The appeal process is separate from this status check. Read our step-by-step SRD appeal guide → before submitting, there is a 90-day deadline from the date of decline.

Appeal Status FAQs

• Can I appeal again if my appeal was declined?

  No. Once ITSAA declines an appeal for a specific month, that decision is final for that month within the SASSA system. You cannot submit a second appeal for the same month.

• Does a declined appeal affect my next month's SRD application?

  No. Each month is assessed independently. A declined appeal for one month has no effect on your eligibility or result in any future month.

• Can I take the matter further if my appeal is declined?

  Yes, but it is outside the SASSA system entirely. If you believe ITSAA made a procedural error or acted unfairly, your remaining option is a judicial review through the courts. This is a formal legal process and requires the assistance of a qualified attorney or legal aid. You can contact the Legal Aid South Africa helpline on 0800 110 110 for free legal advice if you cannot afford a private attorney.

eKYC Identity Verification Status Check

From September 2025, SASSA requires all SRD applicants to complete biometric identity verification (eKYC) before any payment can be released. If you have submitted your verification or been asked to complete it, check your eKYC status below.

The official SASSA portal offers three eKYC checks. Use the one that matches your situation:

What your eKYC status means:

1. Verification Pending: Your facial scan has been submitted and is being matched against Department of Home Affairs records. This takes between 48 hours and 21 working days. No action needed, check back after a few days.
2. Verified: Your identity has been confirmed. If your grant status is still Pending or showing no payment date, allow a short time for the system to update across all checks.
3. Failed / Not Verified: Your biometric scan could not be matched. You need to redo the verification. Use the Do Reverification option on the portal. Ensure you are in good lighting and using a clear, recent facial scan. A Smart ID card gives a better match result than the old green ID book.
4. Not Yet Completed: You have not submitted your eKYC at all. Until this is done your status will remain Pending and no payment can be processed. Complete it immediately.

SRD eKYC Status Check FAQs

• My grant status is Approved but eKYC still shows Pending — will I still be paid?

  Payment will not be released until eKYC clears. An Approved grant status and a confirmed eKYC are both required before a payment date is assigned. Allow up to 21 working days after submission for verification to complete.

• My eKYC failed — does that mean my application is declined?

  No. A failed eKYC is not a decline. It means the biometric match was unsuccessful and you need to redo the verification using the Do Reverification option. Once it clears, your application continues normally.

• What is the Referred status and why does it need a separate eKYC check?

  Referred means SASSA's system flagged your application for a manual identity review, usually due to a potential fraud or mismatch signal. The standard eKYC process is not sufficient to clear a Referred status. You must use the dedicated Do eKYC — Referred Status option, or visit your nearest SASSA office in person with your ID document.

Other Methods to Check Your SRD Status

The official SASSA SRD portal is the most reliable method and shows your full month-by-month history. If you cannot access it, use any of the alternatives below.

Method 1 — Official SASSA SRD Portal (Recommended)

The primary and most detailed method. Shows your full status history across all months, your payment date if approved, and your decline reason if applicable.

1. Go to srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status ↗
2. Enter your 13-digit South African ID number
3. Enter the mobile number you used when you applied
4. Click Submit, your SRD status for each month will be displayed

Method 2 — ViewSRD Tool (This Site)

Use the tool at the top of this page. It opens the official SASSA portal directly in a secure window, no data is collected on our end. Your full month history is visible, not just the current month.

Bookmark vsrd.co.za directly. Avoid searching for sassa status checks on social media and browsers, fake links are widespread.

Method 3 — WhatsApp

A convenient option for a quick status result without needing a browser.

• Save 082 046 8553 in your contacts as "SASSA Official"
• Open WhatsApp and send the word "Status" to start the chat
• The SASSA chatbot will ask for your ID and registered phone number
• Your current status will be returned in the chat

Available 24/7. Only use this number (082 046 8553) do not use any other WhatsApp number claiming to be SASSA

Method 4 — USSD Code (No Internet Required)

Works on any South African cell phone without data or a smartphone.

1. Dial *134*7737# from your registered SIM card
2. Select the SRD status option from the menu
3. Enter your ID number when prompted
4. Your status will display on screen

Method 5 — SMS

A basic option if you have no internet or WhatsApp access.

• Open SMS on your phone
• Type: STATUS followed by your 13-digit ID number (e.g. STATUS 1234567890123)
• Send to 32555 from the mobile number registered on your SASSA application
• You will receive a reply with your current status

Method 6 — Moya App (Data-Free)

The Moya App is a legitimate South African app that allows you to access the SASSA SRD status portal without using any mobile data.

1. Download the Moya App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
2. Open the app and navigate to the SASSA SRD section
3. Enter your ID number and registered phone number
4. Your status will be displayed at no data cost

Method 7 — SASSA Call Centre

Call 0800 60 10 11 (toll-free, Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00) and follow the voice prompts for SRD status. Have your ID number and registered phone number ready. Useful if all digital methods are unavailable or if you need to speak to an agent about a specific issue.

Method 8 — Visit a SASSA Office

If you are unable to resolve your status online or by phone, visit your nearest SASSA office in person. Bring your South African ID document and the mobile number linked to your application. Staff can check your profile and advise on next steps

Find your nearest office: Here ↗

SRD Status FAQ’s

• What do I need to check my SRD status?

  Your 13-digit South African ID number and the 10-digit mobile number you used when you applied. Both must match your SASSA application exactly. Using a different number will return no result.

• How often does SRD status update?

  SASSA processes applications in monthly batches, results do not update in real time. Check every few days rather than multiple times a day. If your status has not changed after two weeks, there may be a specific reason holding your result.

• Why is my status different for different months?

  The SRD grant is assessed month by month, each month is a separate verification. Being approved in one month does not carry over to the next. Always check the specific month shown next to your result on the portal.

• My details are correct but no status is showing — why?

  The most common cause is a phone number mismatch. Your entire SASSA profile is linked to the number you registered with. If you have changed your number since applying, you need to update it on the SRD portal before your status will display.

• How much is the SRD grant in 2026 and is it ending?

  The grant remains at R370 per month. The SRD grant has been allocated an additional R36.4 billion to extend payments until 31 March 2027 at the current R370 per month. No increase was announced in the 25 February 2026 Budget Speech. Any social media post claiming the grant is ending or increasing to R400, R700, or any other amount is false.

• When will I receive my payment after being approved?

  SRD payments are released in the last week of the month. Your exact payment date is assigned individually and will appear on your status once processed, there is no single fixed date for all applicants.