How to Apply for the SASSA SRD R370 Grant

To get the R370 grant, go to srd.sassa.gov.za, enter your cellphone number, type in the PIN sent by SMS, fill in your ID number and personal details, add your bank details and submit. It is free and takes about 10 minutes.

The R370 Social Relief of Distress grant comes from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and has helped millions of South Africans. This is a guide to the SASSA SRD R370 grant online application, from eligibility to payment.

What Is the SRD Grant?

The special SRD grant was introduced in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. It paid R350 a month at first and rose to R370 in April 2024.

In February 2026, the South African government confirmed that the grant has been extended for another year. The Department of Social Development published the changes, and the 2026 Budget set aside funds to keep payments running until 31 March 2027.

Who Can Apply for This Grant?

To qualify for the R370 SRD grant, you must meet all of these rules:

• You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee.
• Applicants can be either South African ID holders or asylum seekers and special permit holders registered with the Department of Home Affairs.
• You must be between 18 and 59 years old.
• Your income must be below the income threshold of R624 per month.
• You must not be receiving any other form of social grant for yourself.
• You must not receive UIF or NSFAS payments.

If you are 60 or older, apply for the older persons grant instead, also called the old age grant. People with a long-term illness may qualify for a disability grant.

What Information Do You Need to Apply?

Before you start, have these ready:

• Your 13-digit South African ID number, or your permit number.
• A cellphone number registered in your name.
• Your bank details, if you want the money paid into an account.

The bank account must belong to the applicant. SASSA will not pay money into an account that belongs to someone else.

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying Online

Here is how to register your SRD application from start to finish.

1. Go to the official SRD portal at srd.sassa.gov.za.
2. Click the button to start a new application.
3. Enter your cellphone number and click to send a one-time PIN.
4. You will receive an SMS with the PIN. Type it in to confirm your number.
5. Fill in your ID number, full name and surname exactly as they appear on your ID.
6. Answer the income and employment questions.
7. Choose your payment method and add your bank details.
8. Read the declaration, accept the terms and submit your SASSA SRD application.

After you submit the official application, screenshot the confirmation.

What Happens After You Apply

After you apply online, SASSA checks your details every month. This verification compares your details with the Department of Home Affairs, banks, SARS, UIF and NSFAS. If you earn more than R624 or receive other support, your grant application will be declined for that month.

Each grant payment is approved one month at a time, so each beneficiary should keep their details up to date.

How to Check Your Status Online

You can check the progress of your SASSA SRD grant on the same online portal. Open the application status section on the SRD portal, enter your ID details and phone number, and your SRD status for each month will appear. Do status checks near the start of each month. You can also see updates on the SASSA WhatsApp line, 082 046 8553. Look at your status regularly so you can act quickly.

SRD R370 Payment Dates

The grant is paid towards the end of each month. Your SRD payment date will show on the status page once your month has been approved. The money usually reaches your bank within two to three working days after the date shown.

If you do not have a bank account, SASSA can send the monthly payment as cash send to your phone. In earlier years, some beneficiaries collected money at stores such as Pick n Pay and Shoprite, but most SRD payment options now run through banks.

Common Reasons Applications Are Declined

Common reasons include:

• Money in your bank account above R624.
• Being registered for UIF.
• Bank details in someone else’s name.

If your application is declined, you can ask for a reconsideration and then appeal within 90 days.

How to Apply for the SRD R350 Grant in 2026

The R350 grant was the first name of this support, and there is no separate R350 form in 2026. Anyone who wants the old R350 grant uses the same application process described above, and approved applicants are paid R370.

How to Apply Again or Reapply for the R370 Grant

Whether you need to apply again depends on what happened to your old file:

• Your file is still active: you do not need to do anything. If you got paid in 2025, SASSA keeps reviewing the same file each month.
• You cancelled your file: use the reinstate option on the portal instead of a fresh form.
• A month was declined: ask for a reconsideration or appeal within 90 days.
• Your file was closed or no record exists: follow the online steps above to submit a fresh form.

Need Help?

If you have problems with the portal, contact the SASSA call centre on 0800 60 10 11 or visit your nearest SASSA office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SRD grant still available in 2026?

Yes. Payments continue until 31 March 2027 at R370 a month.

Is there a fee to apply?

No. The SASSA grant application is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.

Keep checking our grant guides for updates.