Here’s the social grant payment schedule from SASSA for October 2025. The payments will start with elderly people first followed by other grant types. SASSA will pay older persons their money starting October 2. Disability grants will be paid from October 3. All other social grants including child support will be paid from October 4. People who get grants should check these dates to know when they can get their money. The payment system works this way to avoid long lines at payment points. SASSA wants everyone to get their grants without problems. Remember that once the money is in your account you can get it at any time. You don’t need to withdraw all your money on the first day.
October 2025 SASSA Grant Payment Dates Explained
– Old Age Grants will be paid on Thursday October 2.
– Disability Grants will be paid on Friday October 3.
– Child Support and other grants will be paid on Monday October 6.
– The SRD Grant payments will happen between October 24 and 30. These payments only happen on normal business days.
Unlike the other grants that have fixed dates the SRD payments are split into groups. This means not everyone gets paid on the same day. SASSA will pay different groups of people on different days during that week. Remember you can only collect your grant on or after your assigned payment date. The payment dates are the same at all collection points including banks post offices and stores.
Also Check – SASSA October Grant Payouts Calendar
Updated Grant Amounts Beneficiaries Will Receive
– Regular old age and disability payments will be R2,315 each month.
– People who are 75 or older and war veterans will get R2,335.
– If you receive care dependency support you’ll get R2,315.
– The child support payment stays at R560.
– Foster parents will continue to get R1,250 for each child.
– The social relief payment remains R370.
These amounts haven’t changed since they were set earlier this year. All payments will go out on the normal schedule.
Latest Changes in SASSA Payment System
SASSA will end its deal with Postbank in September 2025. This means people who get payments need to switch to their own bank accounts or use stores for collecting money. You can still use your SASSA card at stores and ATMs but it’s better to get the money straight into your bank account. This makes payments faster & easier for everyone. The change is coming so it’s good to be ready and pick how you want to get your money in the future.
Also See – SASSA R700 Grant 2025: Eligibility Rules
Step-by-Step Process to Change Bank Details
To change how you get your SASSA payment you need to go to a SASSA office. Bring your ID document and either a bank statement from the last three months or a letter from your bank that shows your account details. You also need to fill out and sign a consent form. Make sure you submit everything before the 19th of the month. This will help SASSA process your payment method change for the next month.
New Biometric Verification Rules for Applicants
Since September 2025 biometric checks have become required for all new grant requests. The system uses face scans or fingerprints to confirm who people are. This makes it harder for scammers to steal grant money. It also helps make sure that the right people get their grants on time.
