How To Change Phone Number For SRD Grant – Changing the phone number for the SRD grant is very easy, but it is also necessary. If you are a beneficiary of the SRD grant, it is essential to keep your phone number updated, as you will need it to log in to your portal. Information and updates will equally be sent to your phone number via sms so changing your phone number, especially if you have recently changed the one you used to sign up, is essential. In this article, we will guide you through the process of changing your phone number for the SRD grant.
How To Change SRD Phone Number Without SASSA Application ID
Several reasons contribute to why someone would want to change their SASSA SRD phone number, and more specifically, why they would do it using their SASSA application ID. If you do not have your application ID for any reason, you don’t have to worry because you can still change your SASSA application ID. Here is how to go about it;
- It follows the same process, actually. The first thing you have to do is to visit the official website of SASSA here: srd.sassa.gov.za.
- Once you have successfully landed on the page, navigate to Change Phone Number.
- Because you don’t have your SASSA application ID, you have to provide your South African ID number. With this, it will help SASSA locate you easily.
- When that is done, an OTP will be sent to your phone. Key that number into the spaces provided to gain access to your portal. Note that the OTP has an expiry time, so make sure you are ready before you start the process. Also, if you don’t have access to the old number that the OTP has been sent to, you will have to visit the SASSA office for verification.
- When you have gained access to your portal, delete the old number and key in the new number. Check again and again just to make sure it is the exact number you want to use.
- Tap on submit to effect or complete the change. Once the number has been submitted, you will get a confirmation of your new number.
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Note that there are things you will need once you decide to change your SASSA SRD number. Here is a short list of things that you will need;
- You will need a South African ID number to confirm your identity. Something has to prove that you are a South African, right?
- The next thing you will need is your old phone number. Ideally, this old number should be in an active phone. This is because an OTP will be sent to the number for you to verify before the process is completed. If you don’t have this number, you would have to visit the SASSA office for verification.
- You should make sure you have the new phone number you want to use to confirm when the submission is completed.
- You should also have your application identification number. Although this is not required, it comes in handy.
- Access to the Official SRD Website or SASSA Office – you can change your number online through srd.sassa.gov.za, or in person at a SASSA office if needed.
Once you have all of the above, changing your phone number on the SASSA SRD will be seamless and stress-free.
How To Change SASSA Phone Number on WhatsApp?
One of the ways you can change your SASSA phone number is by using the WhatsApp option. You can do this by simply following these steps;
- The first thing you can do is to add the WhatsApp number to your contacts, just like you would with any number. The WhatsApp number for SASSA SRD is 082 046 8553.
- What you have to do is dial this number on your dial pad and save it as whatever name you want, maybe SASSA.
- Close the dial pad and go to your WhatsApp. Refresh your contacts and search for the name you have saved the number for, in this case, SASSA.
- Open the page and start a fresh chat. You can start by sending a hi.
- A menu option will pop up. Select the option that says update profile.
- From that menu, simply tap update phone number
- Enter your South African ID card number
- After this, an OTP will be sent to your number
- Go ahead and enter your new number, which is the new number you want to use for your SASSA.
- Click on submit to complete the process.
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Your phone number will be updated then. Always remember that you will need your old phone number. This is because an OTP will be sent to that number before you can update your new phone number. If, for any reason, you cannot have that phone number or do not have access to it, you would have to go to the SASSA office to verify.
How Do I Change My SRD Phone Number Without OTP?
Changing your phone number on your SASSA SRD is not difficult. As mentioned before, there are so many ways you can do it. You can use the WhatsApp option by following these simple steps below;
- Saving the WhatsApp number of SASSA. The number is 082 046 8553.
- Send them a message
- A menu will pop up
- Choose update profile and proceed to change phone number
- Key in your ID number
- Key in your OTP number and submit.
That is one way to change your phone number. The other way is visiting the official website of SASSA and following the prompts as well. In all the ways that you can change your phone number, there is a part where an OTP will be sent to your phone. The OTP serve as a verification factor and even has an expiry. Without the OTP, it will be impossible for you to change your phone number. You would have to visit the SASSA office to complete the process of changing your phone number.
How Do I Change My SASSA R350 Phone Number Online
Changing your SASSA R350 phone number is simple. All you have to do is follow these simple steps;
- First things first, visit the official website here: srd.sassa.gov.za.
- Log in with your details, that is, your ID card number and phone number. The old phone number
- Following that, an OTP will be sent to the old phone number. Key it in to gain access to the portal.
- Then you can go ahead to profiles, and then update the phone number
- Type the new phone number you want to use.
- Submit when you are certain that is what you need.
- A confirmation message will be sent to you when SASSA receives your new number or update.
Always note that you will need your old phone number. This is because an OTP will be sent to that number before you can update your new phone number. If, for any reason, you cannot have that phone number or do not have access to it, you would have to go to the SASSA office to verify.
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FAQs
What Should I Do If I Lose My SRD Phone Number?
There are so many things or actions to take when you lose your SASSA SRD phone number. You can go for a phone number replacement, where you get the same number, or you can change the number completely and update your phone number in your application. Your SASSA phone number is relevant as messages and updates are sent to it. There is always a need to make sure it is active.
How Do I Change My SASSA Phone Number On My R350 Grant Form?
Here is how to go about it;
- Visit the official website here: srd.sassa.gov.za.
- Log in with your details, that is, your ID card number and phone number. The old phone number
- Following that, an OTP will be sent to the old phone number. Key it in to gain access to the portal.
- Then you can go ahead to profiles, and then update the phone number
- Type the new phone number you want to use.
- Submit when you are certain that is what you need.
- A confirmation message will be sent to you when SASSA receives your new number or update.
Can I Update My Mobile Number On The Call?
As easy as that sounds and as convenient, there is no way you can just pick up your phone and dial the SASSA office to have your number changed. You would have to go through the process of changing it either online, visiting the office or downloading the Moya app to change it.
If you want to use the WhatsApp option to change your SASSA number, here is how to;
- Saving the WhatsApp number of SASSA. The number is 082 046 8553.
- Send them a message
- A menu will pop up
- Choose update profile and proceed to change phone number
- Key in your ID number
- Key in your OTP number and submit.
How Do You Update A Mobile Number Without A Beneficiary’s Application ID?
The thing is that, to update your mobile number, you will need your application ID number, which is basically your beneficiary application ID. But there are ways you can update your mobile number without necessarily using that. Here is how;
- The first thing you have to do is to visit the official website of SASSA here: srd.sassa.gov.za.
- Once you have successfully landed on the page, navigate to Change Phone Number.
- Because you don’t have your SASSA application ID, you have to provide your South African ID number. With this, it will help SASSA locate you easily.
- When that is done, an OTP will be sent to your phone. Key that number into the spaces provided to gain access to your portal. Note that the OTP has an expiry time, so make sure you are ready before you start the process. Also, if you don’t have access to the old number that the OTP has been sent to, you will have to visit the SASSA office for verification.
- When you have gained access to your portal, delete the old number and key in the new number. Check again and again just to make sure it is the exact number you want to use.
- Tap on submit to effect or complete the change. Once the number has been submitted, you will get a confirmation of your new number
Can I Also Change My Banking Details For The SRD Grant?
Yes, you can always change your banking details for the SRD grant. SASSA makes room for applicant to change and update their details, especially if there have been changes that require them to change these details. All you have to do is visit the official website of sassa.
