SASSA recipients MUST get new black cards and avoid using expired gold card

The South African government has introduced the new black PostBank card system for SASSA grant recipients. However, many people are still unable to move to this new card. The government had extended the deadline for this change from the end of February to March, but despite this, many beneficiaries are still using the old gold SASSA card.

Now the government has made it clear that the gold cards will soon be deactivated, and beneficiaries who have not yet received the black PostBank card may face problems in transactions. However, beneficiaries can withdraw their grants in cash from South African post offices and retail stores until May.

The gold SASSA card will no longer be valid

SASSA and PostBank have clarified that beneficiaries who have not yet received the PostBank black card should get their card replaced as soon as possible. Old gold cards will no longer work at shops or ATMs.

PostBank chief commercial executive Thami Cele said in a statement:

“If you have not yet received your PostBank Black Card, there is no need to panic. You can still cash out your grant from the post office, but you just need to bring your ID card.”

Do not use ATMs and retail stores

SASSA and PostBank have warned beneficiaries not to use their gold cards at ATMs and retail stores.

Thami Cele said, “If you go to an ATM or try to swipe the old card at a retailer, your card may get stuck or will be declined. Therefore, please get a new PostBank Black Card as soon as possible.”

To ensure that beneficiaries receive their grant money, SASSA has announced that cash withdrawals will be allowed from post offices and retail stores during April and May.

How to get a PostBank Black Card?

If you don’t have a new PostBank black card yet, the process to get it is very simple:

1. Go to your nearest PostBank site.
2. Take your identity card (ID) with you.
3. Get the new black card and activate it immediately.

SASSA has urged all its beneficiaries to get their new cards before June so that they can withdraw their grant funds without any interruption.

Warning for old SASSA gold card holders

• If you haven’t received the black PostBank card yet, get your card replaced soon.
• Do not use your old card at ATMs and retail stores; otherwise, the card may get stuck.
• Withdraw your grant funds only at post offices and authorized retail stores.
• Get your black card before June; otherwise, you may have problems with payments in the future.

Conclusion

SASSA has made this change for the safety and convenience of beneficiaries. The new PostBank Black Card is based on a more secure and modern system, making it easier and safer to access grant funds. If you still have the old gold card, visit your nearest PostBank center as soon as possible to get a new Black Card. This will allow you to continue receiving your SASSA grant without interruption.

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