Check balance of SASSA child grant online

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offers the Child Support Grant to eligible caregivers of children under 18.

The SASSA child grant provides much-needed financial assistance to raise a child.

As a responsible caregiver,  knowing your child’s grant balance is necessary for managing finances effectively. 

What are SASSA Child Grants?

The SASSA Child Grant is a monthly payment provided to South African caregivers of children aged 0-17.

The grant aims to support the basic needs of these children, including food, clothing, and education. 

Eligibility for the Child Support Grant is determined by SASSA based on the family’s income threshold and the child’s citizenship status.

How to Check Balance of SASSA Child Grant Online

Thankfully, SASSA offers several ways to check your SASSA child grant balance online.

Here are the two most convenient methods:

1. SASSA SRD Website:

While the website primarily focuses on the Social Relief of Distress grant, it also offers functionalities for Child Support Grants. Here’s how to use it:

  1. Visit the SASSA SRD website.
  2. While the page might be titled “Application Status” or “Check Status,” it can handle inquiries for various SASSA grants, including the Child Support Grant.
  3. Enter your South African ID number and the phone number linked to your child’s grant application.
  4. Click “Check Status.” The website will retrieve your information and display the current balance for your child’s grant (if any payments have been made).

2. SASSA WhatsApp Service:

SASSA offers a convenient WhatsApp service to check your grant balance. Here’s how to use it:

  1. Save the SASSA WhatsApp number (082 046 8553) to your phone’s contacts.
  2. Open WhatsApp and initiate a chat with the saved SASSA number.
  3. Send the word “SASSA” in your initial message.
  4. You’ll receive a response with various options. Reply with “Status” to check your grant balance.
  5. If you have a reference number for your child grant application, the system might prompt you to enter it. Otherwise, it will likely ask for the mobile number associated with the grant.
  6. Follow the prompts and provide the necessary details. The system will then display your child’s grant balance via WhatsApp message.