The R370 grant, or rather the SRD grant, still serves as the only financial support for a large number of people in South Africa. The R370 grant, which is identical to the SRD grant, has been set up to cover the essential requirements of those affected. The majority of applicants go to the website to check their application’s status so they could know whether it has been approved or turned down. Unfortunately, there are instances when recipients who observe an “Approved” status are left puzzled regarding the next step since they do not see a payment date and their accounts hold no money. In this article, we are going to delve into the matter of “Approved but no payment” by clarifying it, stating the causes for its happening and also offering tips for dealing with it.
What “Approved” Actually Means
In the event that the digital status of your SRD R370 grant application indicates “Approved”, then it is an indication that SASSA has taken care of your application and confirmed that you are eligible for the monthly grant. Usually, the following applies in such situations:
- Your identity has been accurately recognized.
- You have passed the income and means test.
- You are not in receipt of any other social grants that would render you not eligible or overlap with your category.
- You have met the minimum age and residency prerequisites.
However, receiving approval does not automatically mean that the funds are processed and ready for distribution. The permission only marks the start—the go-ahead—the setting up of the payment cycle.
No Payment Yet
Your SRD status may well be Approved, but the payment can still be processing or for one of the reasons listed below, the date for payment is not available yet:
- Payment Date Not Assigned Yet: SASSA still needs to assign a certain date for payment after your status is approved. This sometimes takes a few days post-approval because SASSA pays out in cycles. The money will not be in your account until the system shows a specific day for the release of funds.
- Banking Details Not Approved: The payment delay issue with the biggest probability is wrong or unconfirmed banking details. If SASSA is unable to confirm your bank account, the payment cannot go through. Verify that your banking info is correct and current. Account number, bank name, and the account holder being you are all parts of this process.
- System Delays or Processing: A lot of applications, internal audits, or casual slowdowns can cause waiting for payment dates to be assigned and actual money to be transferred. These administrative blocks usually get solved within a few days.
- Verification Problems: If there are discrepancies in your identity verification or your bank details do not match your ID and phone number records, then SASSA may put off payment until these issues are resolved.
- Duration Of Payment : Even after the date of payment is set, banks generally take 2-3 working days for the R370 sum to show in your account. So, your money might not be there even on the payday.
What To Do In Case Of Delayed Payment
If your status shows approved but you are still waiting, here are some steps you can take that are most effective:
- Make Daily Checks on Your Payment Status
- Log in to the official SRD status portal with your South African ID number and phone number and keep checking throughout the day for any updates.
also read : New SASSA Grant Rules Starting This Month – Who Is Affected