SASSA is making big moves in 2025 to make life easier for grant beneficiaries. Instead of standing in endless queues at Post Offices, you can now pick up your social grants from a growing list of major retailers.
Big names like Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, and Boxer are stepping in to help make accessing your money quicker, safer, and a whole lot more convenient.
If you rely on SASSA payments, here’s everything you need to know about this exciting new change.
Expansion
For millions who depend on SASSA grants, this retailer expansion is a game-changer. Until now, collecting a grant meant braving crowded Post Offices, ATM lines, or special payout points. With the addition of supermarkets, SASSA is making it faster and more dignified to get your money.
This upgrade ties into SASSA’s broader goal of digitizing and modernizing social grant systems, ensuring easy and reliable access for all.
Retailers
You’re probably wondering — where exactly can you go now? Here’s the full list of stores that are ready to help you with your SASSA payments:
- Pick n Pay
- Boxer
- Checkers
- Shoprite
- USave
- Spar (only at selected locations)
- OK Furniture (only at selected branches)
Each of these retailers is fully certified to handle SASSA card transactions safely and quickly.
Services
Here’s a breakdown of the services available at each retailer:
| Retailer | Grant Withdrawal | Balance Inquiry | Grocery Purchase with Card | ATM On-Site | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick n Pay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 08:00 – 19:00 |
| Boxer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Shoprite | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 07:30 – 19:00 |
| Checkers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| USave | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Spar | Yes (selected) | Yes | Yes | No | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| OK Furniture | Yes (selected) | No | No | No | 09:00 – 17:00 |
Not only can you withdraw your grant, but at most stores, you can also check your balance or even use your grant card to buy groceries directly. Talk about making life easier!
Grants
Not every grant is eligible for supermarket collection yet. Here’s which ones qualify:
- Old Age Pension
- Disability Grant
- Child Support Grant
- Foster Child Grant
- Care Dependency Grant
- Grant-in-Aid
Sadly, if you’re receiving the SRD R350 grant, you’ll still have to use your bank account, mobile money, or Post Office to get your money. Retailer collection for SRD grants isn’t live yet.
Check this quick comparison table:
| Grant Type | Can Collect at Retail Stores | Requires Bank Account | Available via Post Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Age Pension | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| Disability Grant | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| Child Support Grant | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| Foster Child Grant | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| Care Dependency Grant | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| Grant-in-Aid | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| SRD R350 Grant | No | Yes | Yes |
Requirements
Ready to collect your SASSA grant at a supermarket? Make sure you have:
- Your SASSA Gold Card
- Your ID document (sometimes needed)
- Your PIN number for your SASSA card
- You must collect during the official grant payment dates
Remember, every transaction is PIN-based for your protection, so always keep your PIN secure and never share it with anyone.
FAQs
Can I collect my grant at Shoprite?
Yes, you can collect your SASSA grant at any Shoprite store.
Is the SRD R350 grant available at retailers?
No, SRD grants must be collected via bank or Post Office.
Do I need my SASSA card to collect grants?
Yes, your SASSA Gold Card is required for all transactions.
Are all Spar stores offering grant collections?
No, only selected Spar stores are part of the program.
Can I buy groceries with my grant card?
Yes, at most retailers you can shop directly using your SASSA card.
