SASSA SRD R370 Updates 2024: SASSA should have an updated mobile number of the person. There may be a case when you change your mobile number or it is incorrect then you must follow the process to update the mobile number on the SRD R370 grant. Mobile numbers are important in today’s scenario because the updates of the payment will be given on your registered mobile number. To update the mobile number in SASSA is not a difficult task, follow the article to the end and get all the details of the steps.
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Why SASSA SRD R370 Needs Your Phone Number
The govt has linked the SASSA SRD R370 grant with the mobile number of the person, here are the reasons for that.
- The govt will inform the person on the mobile number when the payment is expected.
- The OTP for SASSA payment will be sent to the registered phone number of the person.
- If there are any modifications in the SASSA process, you will be informed on the mobile number.
- The mobile numbers will be used at the time when someone forgets the password or to recover the SASSA account.
- You will receive all the updates regarding the money of SASSA on the mobile number.
- If a person has obtained a new mobile number, you need to update that.
- If you think someone modified your mobile number unknowingly in the SASSA account.
Steps to Update SASSA SRD R370 Phone Number?
The step-by-step process to update the phone number in the SASSA account is given down.
1. Move to the Official SASSA Website
The persons who have the query how to update the phone number in the SASSA account should visit the online SASSA web portal. The link to the SASSA website is given here: https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/contact.
2. Look for the “Update Contact Information” link
The person will land on the home page of the SASSA website, and look for the Change Contact Details option on the home page of the SASSA website.
3. Confirm Your Identity
The SASSA website will ask you to verify your identity. The person who has a SASSA account must have a 13-digit South African Identification number. Write the 13-digit SASSA account number in the proper field.
4. Click on Change Phone Number Option
The next step after logging into your SASSA account, click on the Change Phone Number option, then write the new phone number and verify it. The govt may send the OTP to verify the authenticity of the new mobile number for the SASSA account, Verify the OTP, and submit the new mobile number to the SASSA account.
6. Obtain Verification from SASSA
After the updating process of a new phone number in the SASSA account, the govt will send a confirmation message on the new mobile number.
How to Report Unauthorized Phone Number in SASSA?
We have shared the step-by-step process below to put a request for the unauthorized mobile number in SASSA.
1. Move to the Security Concerns Page of SASSA
The SASSA website has a security concern page on the website, then you can request illegal changes in the SASSA account. The link is here: srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/auth.
2. Provide the SASSA ID Number
The SASSA website needs the SASSA ID which is a 13-digit number to access the account details of the person. Write the SASSA ID in the required field.
3. Contact SASSA directly
SASSA has provided a number for help 0800 601 011. The person who has a SASSA account can call this number for any unauthorized activities with their account.
FAQ
Q: How many times you can update your phone number with SASSA?
Ans: When a person thinks his phone number is compromised or he has a new phone number, he should update the phone number with the SASSA account.
Q: What happens if I am without a cellphone number for SASSA?
Ans: A mobile number is a must for the SASSA account.