The South African Social Security Agency has announced the payment dates for the month of December 2024. SASSA payments are a lifeline for millions of South Africans, helping them prepare financially for the festive season in December.
R2090 Payment December 2024
Some official dates are released so the beneficiaries can now plan their withdrawals and holiday spending. Here are some updates you need to know about the SASSA grant payments of December 2024 and tips to ensure a safe and smooth process.
SASSA ensures that our grants are paid early in the month of December to meet the needs of the beneficiaries for December 2024. Here are the dates –
- The date for the Old Age Grant is 3, December,2024
- The date for the Disability Grant is 4, December 2024
- The date for the Other grants, such as Child Support, Care Dependency, etc, is 5 December 2024.
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- Public Servant Salary Increase
- Pension Changes 2024
- SASSA Increase November 2024
How to Check the status for the payment of SASSA R2090?
Beneficiaries can check their payment status by following the simple methods. Here are some simple methods are-
- To check the payment status you have to dial USSD codes which is 1203210# or 12069277# to access status on the payment status.
- You can also check the payment status using the WhatsApp number 082-046-8553.
- You can visit the nearest SASSA office to check the status of the payment in person.
SASSA R2090 December 2024 Payment Status via Moya App-
There is also one more option to check the status of payment of SASSA R2090 December 2024 via an application. You have to download the Moya app. Internet access is only required when downloading the app. To check the status, this is the data-free method-
- Go to the discovery tab and select SASSA Grant.
- Choose SASSA Status from the menu and click on application status.
- Fill up your ID number and the phone number and click on submit. Once you are done with submitting, your SASSA SRD status will appear on your screen.
What are the eligibilities for the SASSA R2090?
Candidates for the R2090 must fulfill the eligible criteria. The eligible criteria are described below –
- The nominees must be the age of 60years of age or more than it.
- The Candidate must hold a valid Citizenship of South Africa.
- The Candidate must hold their income and their assets less by the cut-off set by the department. The official area will be reduced if the amount crosses the cut off . The single person must hold an asset of R1,227,600 and an income of R86,280 annually or R7190 monthly and the income are different for the married households. The married households must have an income of R172,560 per annum and R14,380 per month with an asset cap of R24,55,200.
- The limits of the assets and the income rely upon the one martial status, if the applicant is married, then the income and the assets of both persons are considered.
How to get the SASSA R2090 December payment?
To receive the SASSA R2090 December 2024 Payment. Candidates have to follow some steps –
- SASSA Grant R2090 funds will be transferred directly to the beneficiary bank account, and this is the fast, secure, and convenient method.
- Beneficiary can also receive funds without bank accounts and collect their payments at designated SASSA pay points.
Tips for Safe Withdrawal of SASSA R2090 December 2024 Payment?
Here are easy tips for withdrawing your R2090 December 2024 Payment. Here are some points to follow-
- Avoid peak hours and crowded ATMs to minimize wait times and raise safety.
- Always withdraw money from well- lil and busy areas and always avoid isolated ATMs.
- Use SASSA notifications services to monitor your transactions and detect any unauthorized activities.
- Having a trusted person along with you can add safety, especially for elderly beneficiaries.
- Protect you PIN always while entering it and avoid engaging with strangers at the ATMs.
What should you do if Issues arise with your SASSA Card and Payment?
Here are some key points to follow if there is any issue arises with the SASSA Card or Payment.
- If you lost the SASSA Card, immediately contact the SASSA office or the postbank to request a replacement.
- If you have forgotten your SASSA card PIN, visit the nearest SASSA office to reset your card PIN.
- If you have faced any technical issues with your SASSA Card, then use another ATM machine or seek help from your Bank’s Customer Service.
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