Grant beneficiaries warned of new SASSA card deadline
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank have urged social grant beneficiaries to replace their SASSA Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Cards by the end of February.
The gold cards are being phased out and beneficiaries are urged to switch to the black card to continue accessing their grants.
Postbank started replacing SASSA Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Cards in September last year.
Last week’s payment cycle was the final to be made with the gold cards.
Postbank CEO Nikki Mbengashe says the new card includes biometric authentication and enhanced encryption for improved security and faster access to grant payments.
“We appeal to beneficiaries that have not yet switched to Postbank Black Cards to take the opportunity and get the new cards before the deadline of 28 February 2025 to avoid not being able to access their SASSA grant payments.
"All current SASSA Gold Cards in everyone’s possession will stop working on 28 February 2025, irrespective of the expiry date written on the card. Please go to your nearest Postbank site, which is mainly located at one of the retailers near you, including Checkers, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Usave, and Boxer, and get your Postbank Black Card to continue transacting.”
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