📅 Last updated: 31 May 2026 | ✓ Verified from srd.sassa.gov.za
Regarding the R350 status check 2026, if you are searching for the 370 SASSA status check, you are looking for your SRD R370 grant result for June 2026. This complete guide shows you every official way to check your R370 status right now, explains every status message you might see, gives you the confirmed June 2026 payment dates, and tells you exactly what to do if your grant was declined.
Go to srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status — enter your 13-digit ID number and the cellphone number you used when applying, then click Submit. Your R370 status for each month displays instantly. Best time to check: after the 15th of the month.
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What is the SASSA SRD R370 Grant?
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a monthly cash payment administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). It was introduced in May 2020 as an emergency COVID-19 relief measure and has since become South Africa’s largest social assistance programme, with more than 8 million beneficiaries every month.
The grant was originally R350 per month. It was increased to R370 per month in April 2024 and remains at R370 in 2026. The 2026 National Budget confirmed an additional R36.4 billion to extend the SRD grant until 31 March 2027.
Who qualifies for the SRD R370 in 2026?
- A South African citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylum seeker
- Aged between 18 and 59 years
- Unemployed with no income above R624/month
- Not receiving any other SASSA grant (except Child Support)
- Not registered for UIF or receiving NSFAS funding
- Currently living in South Africa
- Are 60 or older (apply for Older Persons Grant)
- Earn more than R624 per month from any source
- Are registered as a UIF beneficiary
- Receive an NSFAS allowance or bursary
- Receive another SASSA grant (except Child Support)
- Are registered as employed in government databases
R350 Changed to R370 — What This Means for Your Status Check
Many South Africans are confused about the difference between the “R350 status check” and the “R370 status check.” Here is everything you need to know:
The original SRD amount paid from May 2020 to March 2024. Still referred to as the “R350 grant” by many beneficiaries.
Increased by R20 from April 2024. Same grant, same application, same portal — just a higher amount. Frozen at R370 for the third year in 2026.
Yes — completely automatically. If you were already receiving the R350 grant, SASSA upgraded your payment to R370 from April 2024 without you needing to do anything. You use the exact same portal (srd.sassa.gov.za), the same ID number, and the same phone number to check your status. Nothing changed except the amount.
💻 Method 1: Do Your R350 Status Check 2026 Online
The official SASSA SRD portal is the most reliable method. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, works on any device with a browser, and shows your status for every month separately.
Open the official portal
Go to srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status in any browser. This is the only official R370 status check portal. Do not use any other website.
Enter your 13-digit ID number
Type your full South African ID number exactly as it appears on your ID document. No spaces. One wrong digit shows a different person’s result.
Enter your registered phone number
Use the cellphone number you used when you first applied — not your current number if it has changed. Changed number? See the FAQ below.
Click Submit and read your result
Your R370 status for each month displays separately. Scroll to find the current month. If approved, your personal payment date appears next to the result.
Act on your result immediately
If declined, the specific reason is shown. You have 90 days to request a reconsideration directly on this same portal. Do not delay.
Best time to check
Do your R350 status check 2026 after the 15th of the month. Before the 15th, most results still show “Pending” while SASSA runs database verifications. Results are usually finalised by the 20th.
Check Your SASSA R370 Status Now
Opens the official SASSA SRD portal — free, no login required
📲 Method 2: R370 Status Check on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of the most popular ways to do your R350 status check 2026 because it works on any smartphone, is available 24/7, and uses very little data.
Save the number
Save 082 046 8553 as “SASSA Official” in your contacts
Send “Hi”
Open WhatsApp and send the word Hi to start the chatbot
Select Status Check
Choose “Check SRD Status” from the menu that appears
Enter your details
Provide your ID number and registered phone number when prompted
The official SASSA WhatsApp (082 046 8553) will never ask for your bank PIN, card number, or OTP. If any WhatsApp account asks for these details, it is a scammer. Block and report immediately. Only save the number yourself — never click a WhatsApp link shared in a group or on social media.
📞 Method 3: Check R370 Status via USSD (No Data Needed)
No smartphone or data? You can still do your R350 status check 2026 from any basic cellphone using a USSD code. This works on all South African networks.
- Open your phone dial pad and dial *120*3210#
- Press the call button — a menu appears on screen
- Select “SRD R370 Status” from the options
- Enter your 13-digit ID number when prompted
- Your current status displays within seconds
Standard USSD charges apply (a few cents per session). This method does NOT show your appeal status — use the online portal for appeals.
📞 Method 4: Call the SASSA Helpline
0800 60 10 11
Toll-free helpline
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
Free from Telkom landlines
082 046 8553
Official WhatsApp
Available 24/7
Free on WA bundles
srd@sassa.gov.za
Email for SRD queries
Allow 3–5 working days
For complex issues
The call centre receives the highest call volume during the first week of every month. For shorter wait times, call between the 10th and 20th of the month.
📌 Every R370 Status Message Explained
When you do your R350 status check 2026, you will see one of these results. Here is exactly what each one means and what action to take:
Your payment date appears next to this result. SRD payments are batched between the 24th and 30th of the month. No action needed — just note your date and ensure your banking details are correct.
Normal in the first half of the month. SASSA is checking your details against Home Affairs, SARS, UIF, NSFAS, and your bank. Do NOT reapply. Check again after the 15th — results usually finalise by the 20th.
The portal shows the specific reason next to your status. Read it carefully — each reason has a different solution. You have 90 days to request a reconsideration on srd.sassa.gov.za. A decline in one month does not affect future months.
SASSA found a discrepancy and sent your file for manual checking. This is NOT a rejection — most referred cases are eventually approved. Wait 30 days. If still referred after that, visit a SASSA office with your ID.
Your R370 is approved but your banking details are missing, wrong, or belong to another person. Log in to srd.sassa.gov.za immediately and update your banking details. SASSA will retry payment once corrected.
SASSA’s bank screening detected deposits over R624 during the verification period. Even gifts or stokvel payouts trigger this. Appeal with 3-month bank statements and a sworn affidavit proving the income was not regular employment.
Visit a SASSA office with your original green barcoded ID or smart card. This is a system-level mismatch that cannot be resolved online.
Usually caused by a closed account, wrong account number, or an account not in your name. Update your banking details on srd.sassa.gov.za immediately. SASSA retries once corrected.
Cancellation does not mean permanent disqualification. If you still meet all eligibility criteria, reapply on srd.sassa.gov.za. Fix the issue that caused the cancellation before reapplying.
📅 June 2026 SRD R370 Payment Dates — Confirmed
SASSA has officially confirmed the June 2026 payment schedule. SRD R370 payments run in rolling batches from 24 to 30 June 2026 — your personal date depends on your batch assignment. Check the portal for your specific date.
Older Persons Grant
Disability & Care Dependency
Child Support & Foster Child
SRD R370 Grant
- Youth Day (16 June) is a public holiday but does not affect any payment dates
- SRD R370 payment dates are individual — not everyone is paid on the same day
- Once your R370 is deposited, it remains available until you withdraw — no need to rush
- Payment may reflect 24–48 hours after your assigned date due to normal bank processing
- You will receive an SMS from SASSA confirming your personal pay date once approved
⚠️ My R370 Was Declined — Step-by-Step Appeal Guide
A declined R370 status is not the end. SASSA gives every declined applicant the right to request a reconsideration and, if that also fails, a formal appeal to an independent tribunal. Here is the full process:
Common decline reasons and solutions:
SASSA detected income above R624 in your bank account. Even once-off deposits like family transfers, refunds, or stokvel payments trigger this. What to do: Appeal on srd.sassa.gov.za with 3-month bank statements and a signed affidavit explaining the source of each deposit.
The Department of Labour shows you as an active UIF beneficiary. If this record is outdated or incorrect, what to do: Appeal with an official letter from the UIF confirming you are no longer receiving UIF benefits.
Your ID details do not match the Department of Home Affairs database. This cannot be resolved online. What to do: Visit both a SASSA office and your nearest Home Affairs office with your original South African ID document to resolve the discrepancy.
SASSA records show you already receive another social grant. If this is incorrect, what to do: Visit a SASSA office with proof. If correct, you cannot receive both grants simultaneously — except if the other grant is the Child Support Grant.
SASSA found a reason in its database to exclude you — typically a salary, pension, or other regular income source recorded against your ID. What to do: Appeal on srd.sassa.gov.za with payslips, bank statements, or employer letters proving you currently have no income.
How to request a reconsideration and submit a formal ITSAA appeal
Timelines, what to expect, and how to follow up on your appeal
🛑 Protect Yourself: Fake R370 Status Check Websites
Thousands of fake websites pretend to be the SASSA SRD portal. They steal your ID number and personal details. Always use only these official channels:
srd.sassa.gov.za
Only official R370 status check portal
082 046 8553
Save directly — do not use links
0800 60 10 11
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, toll-free
Fake sites ask for…
Fees • Bank PIN • Card numbers • OTPs • URL not ending in .gov.za
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — R370 Status Check 2026
This is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) or the Department of Social Development. All official SASSA status checks must be performed on srd.sassa.gov.za. Sources: SASSA official media statements, Department of Social Development, National Treasury 2026/27 budget. Last verified: 31 May 2026.
