Loan Application Guide Through SASSA Itself

onlineinc teamJuly 21, 2023

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Loan Application Guide Through SASSA Itself

SASSA provides a very flexible loan system if you need to borrow money. You can get from R250 to a maximum of R1000. You can easily repay it between one to six months. Applicants can also get an SASSA loan in the form of a child grant.

Foolowing following requirements

You are a South African citizen.

You are at least 18 years old.
You have a valid Identity Document.
You are earning a consistent income.

You have a bank account in your name.
You receive grants from SASSA, like Old Age Pension or Disability Grants. (You can track sassa status of your application to see if you are part of SRD grant or not)

SASSA Loan Application through USSD

If you have any disability or are old and weak, there is no need to visit the SASSA office for an application physically. You can do it with your mobile phone. If you are wondering how to apply, let me guide you step by step.

First, dial *130*3737*1 or whataapp 0798767437 on your phone.
Next, enter your ID number and click on the calls button.
Then, you will get prompts, to answer press one. they will get access to your credit check and bank statement.

Then, for security reasons, you must provide them with the pin you got at the ATM.
Then enter the total amount of your monthly expenses.
Finally, you will get to choose the particular grant or loan you are looking for. You will also know if your application was approved or declined instantly.

If this USSD code is not working or you are getting any issues, then you can dial *120*3210# or *120*69277# on your phone and follow the given prompts to get a SASSA loan through your phone.

SASSA Loan Application at SASSA Office

You can apply for SASSA loans at any of their nearest offices. Applying at a SASSA office manually ensures you will get the loan quickly. So, keep the following points in mind while applying for a loan.

You must fill in your SASSA Application in the presence of any SASSA officer.

Applying for SASSA is completely free.
After submitting your application, you will get a receipt; please remember that this receipt is very important. If your application is approved, you will need to show this as evidence of your application.
If your application is rejected, you will be informed in writing.