Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Many people in South Africa depend on their grants to buy food, pay for transport, and take care of their families. As SASSA Gold Cards must now be replaced, millions of grant recipients must choose how they will get their grant money paid in future. SASSA has advised grant recipients to apply at the bank of their choice as Postbank black card issuing has been suspended.
According to Simphiwe Phakathi, Executive Head at EasyPay Everywhere, the SASSA Gold Card was expected to stop working after March 20, but the deadline was extended to May 31.
SASSA has since advised that the issuing of Postbank black cards has been suspended and urged grant recipients to instead apply at a bank of their choice to receive future payments.
That gives people a little more time, but with over 1 million grant recipients still needing to switch cards, there’s no time to waste. Many are worried they will not be able to get their grants after the deadline, and they are still not sure what to do. Others are wondering if there’s an easier way to keep receiving their grant money without all this stress.
As a grant recipient, you can choose how to get your grant money paid each month, and this is even more important following the Postbank card issuing suspension.
You can choose to have your grant paid into any banking account - so make the choice that’s right for you. Think about important aspects of your banking product like fees, access to service and support and other financial products you may need down the line. Many grant recipients who have chosen a banking option like EasyPay Everywhere say it gives them more control over their money. They don’t have to rush to withdraw all their money at once and they can use their account whenever they need to, just like any other banking customer.
With an EasyPay Everywhere bank account you are empowered to withdraw your money from any ATM or at many shops; swipe your card at tills to pay for things instead of carrying cash; check your balance using a cellphone app or a USSD code; and get SMS notifications when your grant is paid.
Choosing the right banking partner means you can keep using the same account every month without worrying about future changes to the grant payment system. It gives you peace of mind and makes things easier.
Everyone has different needs and it’s important that grant recipients know they have options. You can choose a banking partner that understands your needs and will help you access the solutions you need in future. Know your rights and choose the option that fits your life.
If you want to switch to EasyPay Everywhere, you can visit an EasyPay Everywhere branch at Tower Mall or in the CBD.
