How do I unblock my Sassa PIN?

How do I unblock my Sassa PIN?

You must inform us if your SASSA Card has been lost or stolen or if someone else knows your PIN. This can be done through the Call Centre on 0800 600 160 (toll free from a landline) or at any SASSA office.

What happens if you get your PIN wrong 3 times?

If you have entered your PIN incorrectly 3 times in a row, it will automatically block the card and stop anyone from using it as a security measure. In order to unblock your card, follow these steps: Put your card into an ATM. Enter the correct PIN (which you can find in-app)

How do I reset my PIN on my Sassa card?

Oops – I forgot my card PIN!

1. Your PIN can be reset at your local SASSA office or SA Post Office branch.
2. Bring your SASSA card along with your ID to reset your PIN.

What is Sassa OTP pin?

Just visit http://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/auth. This method asks you to enter a 10-digit cell phone number. A 6-digit one-time pin (OTP) is then sent to that phone number via SMS. Enter the OTP on the website to reveal the application form.

What is Sassa verification pin?

Pin number is needed to verify beneficiaries. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) advises grant recipients to obtain a Personal Identification Number (pin). The use of the pin is to verify cardholders at contracted retail stores.

Can you unblock your card online?

Unblocking a card at a cash machine To keep your payments secure, you can’t always unblock your card online. Luckily, you can still go to an ATM to unblock your card by checking your balance or making a withdrawal. You can unblock your card at an ATM if: you have entered the wrong PIN 3 times on your e.

Can you check your PIN number online?

View your PIN securely online If you are signed up to online banking, this should be your first port of call as some banks – such as Barclays – allow you to ‘view it securely’ online. You may also be able to retrieve your PIN from your bank’s personal banking app if you have it downloaded.

Can I reset my Sassa pin at any post office?

You must go to the nearest SASSA local office for your PIN to be reset. What must a beneficiary do if the ATM does not pay out? Beneficiaries should contact the SASSA Call Centre (0800 600 160) to report the incident.

Can I change my Sassa pin at the post office?

Yes, you can go and reset your pin. SASSA does not offer that service. You need to go to a SASSA office with your ID, child’s birth certificate and an affidavit.

What happens if your card is blocked?

Some banks or credit unions use blocking — putting a hold on a portion of your available credit on your credit card. That means you have less to use until the block clears. If they block your debit card, your account balance may get low, you may bounce a check, or a recurring payment you authorized may be declined.

What is the pin number on a Sassa card?

The Card has a unique card number of usually a 16 digit in format 2435 5463 6410 9084. A personal identity number (PIN) will be attached that will be served as a security for the card to access your SASSA account. The PIN is a four digit code (****) which must be secured and kept well so that no authorized person can have access to.

What happens if you put your Sassa card in an ATM?

SASSA card swallowed by ATM machine For security purposes, if the atm machines suspect of any foul play, it might capture the card or what is sometimes called “swallowed” the card for safety reasons. It usually happens when the 4 digit pin code is entered more than once or for certain number of times.

Where can I use my Sassa card in South Africa?

SASSA card is an electronic card issued by the social security agency South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) for various categories of grants beneficiaries to access their monthly payments. It can be used at various pay points and ATMs across the country.

What to do if you lose your Sassa card?

As discussed above, you may have lost your card or is no more functional, you can make official requests for replacement at a small fee. You are advised to keep the card in a safer place so that it does not come into contact with too much heat or water. You can easily check the balance on your SASSA card using the following shortcodes.