Answer to a question from a reader

If my SASSA grant is paid directly into my bank account, do I need to get a black card?

The short answer

No. You only need to get a black card if you have been using a gold card to withdraw your grant money.

The long answer

If your SASSA grant is paid directly into your bank account and you do not use a gold card to withdraw your money, you do not need to get a black card. 

(Correction: A previous version of this Q&A stated that beneficiaries who receive their grants directly into their bank account need to get a black card. This was incorrect. We sincerely for this mistake.)

Wishing you the best,
Grethen

Answered on March 11, 2025, 11:48 a.m.

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