The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed the Social Relief of Distress SRD grant payment dates for February 2026.
SRD grant payments are made during the final week of the month after Sassa completed various verification checks. These verification checks seek to ensure only deserving individuals receive SRD grant payments.
SRD Grant Payment Dates For February 2026
Sassa has made it clear that funds will take about 2 to 3 working days to reflect in the grantholder’s bank account after the Sassa SRD payment has been processed.
Sassa said approved SRD grant applicants will receive SRD grant payments from Friday 20th February until Wednesday 25 February.
SRD grant beneficiaries are encouraged to complete an SRD Grant Status Check to see if they have been approved for payments in February.
This SRD grant status check will also inform you of the exact date you can expect your SRD grant payment in your bank account.
How To Do A Sassa SRD Status Check
First, visit the SASSA SRD status website for the SRD status check section.
You will then be asked to fill in your ID number, as well as the cell phone number that you used when you submitted your grant application.
Hereafter, you will be able to check the progress of your grant by doing a Sassa status check. For security, you will receive a One time pin, Enter the OTP to see your Sassa grant payment status.
You will also be able to see your grant payment date.
Where To Collect SRD Grants
Sassa beneficiaries can choose to have their Sassa grant be paid directly to their bank account.
Sassa Grant beneficiaries can also collect their Sassa social grants at several payment points. These payment points include ATMs and retail stores such as Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite and Boxer.
You will need to have your ID with you to collect your SRD grant payment.
Sassa has said that there is no need to rush to withdraw the Sassa money on the first day because once the money is paid, it will stay in your bank account.
