SRD Account Guide 2026
SASSA requires SRD R370 recipients to reconfirm their application annually to continue receiving payments. If you miss the reconfirmation window, your status changes to “Lapsed” and you must submit a full reapplication — which resets your assessment. Do not confuse reconfirmation with reapplication — they are two different processes.
Reconfirmation is SASSA’s annual check that you still qualify for the SRD grant. It is a quick process — you confirm that:
If all checks pass, your grant continues without interruption. No new reference number is issued — your existing application remains active.
| Reconfirmation | Reapplication | |
|---|---|---|
| When | Annual — while still receiving grant | After lapse, cancellation, or expiry |
| Process | Quick confirmation of details | Full new application |
| Reference number | Stays the same | New number issued |
| Assessment | Confirms you still qualify | Full reassessment from scratch |
| Backdated payments if missed | No | No |
If your status is Lapsed, you cannot reconfirm — you must reapply.
SASSA sends an SMS notification when your reconfirmation window opens. You typically have 30 days from that notification to complete reconfirmation.
Keep your phone number updated. If your registered number is outdated, you will not receive the SMS. Update your phone number now to avoid missing the notification.
You can also check srd.sassa.gov.za at any time — if a reconfirmation is due, the option will appear on your dashboard when you log in.
Step 1: Go to srd.sassa.gov.za on your phone or computer.
Step 2: Log in with your ID number and OTP sent to your registered phone.
Step 3: Look for the “Reconfirmation” or “Renew Application” option on your dashboard. This only appears when reconfirmation is due.
Step 4: Review your current details — income, banking, and contact information.
Step 5: Update any details that have changed (banking details, phone number).
Step 6: Submit. Your reconfirmation is processed and your application remains active.
| Detail | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Income | Still below R624/month from all sources |
| Other SASSA grants | Not receiving any other grants |
| Banking details | Account is still active and in your name |
| Contact number | Still your correct number (update if changed) |
| Outcome | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status changes to | Lapsed |
| Payments | Stop immediately |
| Recovery option | Full reapplication required |
| Backdated payments | Not available for lapsed period |
Missing reconfirmation is one of the main reasons recipients lose their grant. Once lapsed, you cannot simply reconfirm — you must submit a new application and go through the full assessment again.
SASSA sends an SMS to your registered phone number. You can also check srd.sassa.gov.za — the reconfirmation option will appear on your dashboard when it is due. Keep your phone number updated to receive the SMS notification.
Your status changes to “Lapsed” and payments stop. You cannot retroactively reconfirm — you must submit a full reapplication and wait for a new assessment (7–14 days). Missed payments during the lapse period cannot be recovered without a separate appeal.
The primary reconfirmation channel is online at srd.sassa.gov.za. You can call 0800 60 10 11 to ask about your reconfirmation status, but the actual reconfirmation process is completed online.
No. Reconfirmation is a quick annual check that keeps your existing application active. Reapplication is a full new application required after your grant lapses or is cancelled. See our reapplication guide for more details.
Ready to check your SASSA status?
Use the official SASSA portal — free and updated monthly.
