If you have received a new sassa card and want to process to activate it then you have come to the right place. In this article we will walk through the steps on how to activate sassa cards conveniently.

Once you have obtained the new sassa card, it is essential to first activate it. Without activating your card you can not withdraw any transactions. You may feel like it is a difficult step but worry not. We will cover everything you need to know about activating the sassa cards and the withdrawing the sassa grants procedure in this article.

You must know that the process of activating the sassa card is the same for both the new cards and replacement cards. Replacement cards are basically the new cards you may receive after the renewal.

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Functions of SASSA Cards

These cards are issued to people who have been approved to receive the SASSA funds. Sassa cards are somewhat similar to bank cards. The beneficiaries receive their monthly grants directly to the sassa card.

You can withdraw money from any atm branch near you. One of the advantages of this is that you are not required to have a bank account to withdraw money from the atm. You can simply insert a sassa card and complete the transaction process.

If these cards are lost or expired while you are still eligible for the funds, you will receive a replacement card for the withdrawal procedure to take place.

We will talk about the process of withdrawing your grant money further in this article.

Checking Your Card Details Before Activation

Once you renew the existing card or apply for a new one, it may take a few days to receive one. If you have received your card and want to activate it, you must ensure that the details on your card are printed correctly. These details are required when initiating the activation process.

The card details that you should check before the activation process includes:

Your name

Your ID Number

Sassa Card Number

In case you find out that some of these details are missing or incorrect, immediately report to sassa about the mistake. They will issue you a new card or fix the mistake within a few days.

If everything on the card is accurate and you are satisfied with it then proceed towards the activation process.

Step-by-step Guide to Activate sassa card

Once you have checked the details on your card and it is accurate, it is now time to activate the card. Follow the simple steps below for the activation process:

Step 1: Visit any postbank ATM branch

The first step is to find and visit any atm branch affiliated with postbank. You can easily find these ATMs simply by looking for the VISA or Mastercard logo. In these branches your sassa card is accepted and you can conveniently make the transactions.

Step 2: Insert Your SASSA Card

Once you are at the ATM, insert your sassa card into the atm machine. The ATM machine may take some time to process your card. This is because the card is used for the first time. Be patient and wait for any instructions appearing on the ATM screen.

Step 3: Set Your SASSA Card Pin

On the ATM screen, you will see a button which is titled “Set Pin”. Click on it and set a 4-digit pin for your sassa card. Make sure to note this pin down somewhere safe. This is so you can remember it if you ever forget your pin.

After setting the 4-digit pin, click on the “Confirm” button.

Step 4: Confirmation Message

After the process of setting your pin and confirming it, you will receive a confirmation message on your registered mobile number with the SASSA. This message is proof that your pin was set successfully and you can access this card anytime by using the specific 4-digit pin code.

Step 5: Wait for Activation

After your pin is confirmed successfully, you are required to wait for at least a few hours or in some cases 24 hours for the sassa card to get activated.

Once your card is activated, you will receive another message on the registered mobile number confirming the card activation. You can now use this card anytime to withdraw your sassa grants by visiting any ATM branch near you.

That’s it! These are the simple methods you can use to activate your sassa card and withdraw your funds conveniently.

Let’s now delve into the process of withdrawing your sassa grants.

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How to withdraw your grants Using SASSA Cards

After your card has been activated and you have received the confirmation message, you can withdraw your grant whenever it is available. Here we will walk you through the simple steps to withdraw your SASSA social grant by using the sassa card:

To withdraw money, visit the nearest atm branch

Once at the ATM machine, insert your card and enter your 4-digit pin that you set previously during the activation process.

After entering your pin, click on “enter”

On the Atm screen you will see different options, in this case select the “Cash withdrawal” option.

Enter the amount of money that you want to withdraw. Make sure to enter only the amount which is available, either less than or equal to the amount you have in your account.

After entering the amount press “enter”.

The Atm machine will automatically eject your card. Carefully take it out and wait for the atm to eject the withdrawal money. Collect them both.

You can also choose to receive a receipt for the withdrawal. You can keep it for any future purposes or just as a proof of transactions.

These were the simple steps to withdraw your sassa grant money by using the sassa cards. If the Atm do not process the withdrawal amount then it may be due to low cash or no cash at all. However, you can try another Atm to withdraw your if any technical issues take place.

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Precautions to take When Activating SASSA Cards

You are required to follow some instructions when activating your sassa card. Follow the instructions below to always be at the safe side during the activation process:

Only withdraw money from the Atm that accepts Mastercard and Visa card

Make sure the confirmation message during the activation process is officially from SASSA and not from any unknown numbers.

When activating your card, make sure you are alone and no one is keeping an eye on your personal details.

Do not ever share your sassa card pin with anyone.

In case you can not make transactions or your card can not be activated, contact the sassa helpline services or visit the sassa office for assistance.

FAQs:

If you are beneficiary of sassa and you possess a sassa card then you must activate it to be able to withdraw your monthly grants. Without activating this card you can not receive your grants.

It is not possible to activate the sassa card online. You must visit the atm branch to initiate the activation process.

If you find any errors in your card then you must report it immediately to SASSA. They will issue you a new card which will take up to a week.

You will receive a confirmation message on the registered mobile number with SASSA after the activation process is complete.

Conclusion

To conclude, we have thoroughly outlined the simple steps on how to activate sassa card. Follow all the instructions step by step that we have given in this article.

Know that it is necessary to activate your sassa card to receive the grant funds. You can activate this card at any ATM affiliated with PostBank. Make sure to take precautionary measures until the card is activated.

Remember to contact the sassa helpline services if you face any difficulties or invalid information on your SASSA card.