SASSA Black Card Replacement 2025: All social grant recipients in South Africa are now in the process of switching from their old gold SASSA cards to the new Postbank Black Card. This important upgrade was set to be completed by 28 February 2025, after which the old gold cards will be deactivated. Here is a list of everything to do with where to go, what to bring, and how to make the transition smooth.
Where To Go For Your Black Card
SASSA and Postbank have kept the replacement stations at major retailers nationwide including Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Boxer and selected Postbank branches. In areas like Langeberg, beneficiaries might head to the Shoprite in Worcester if local sites had gotten started after February 2025. An exhaustive list of issue places is updated weekly on a provincial basis.
Documents You Must Bring
To replace your card, you must bring:
- A valid South African ID or temporary ID; this may include green barcodes on temporary IDs, working smart card IDs, or permits.
- Your old SASSA card.
- Active phone number and Email for activation purposes.
- A big relief: no bank statements or proof of income are required-just your ID and card.
How To Finish Replacement
- Go to one of the designated outlets during working hours.
- Show your ID and gold card and fill out the application form.
- Hand over the old card; the Black Card will be issued right away and is available immediately for use.
- Go to a Postbank ATM to activate the card and choose your PIN there.
There is no charge for a replacement, and you will be entitled to three free withdrawals each month at retail outlets and one free printed statement monthly.
Why Act Now?
No withdrawal, balance enquiry, or grant collection payments will be processed using gold cards after the last date of 28 February 2025. Beneficiaries who could not be switched stand to lose grant payments completely. The good news is that cardless payment or a direct bank deposit is an option for those who cannot immediately collect their new card.
Advantages Of The Black Card
- Has better security features, such as the chip and PIN.
- Instant issuance and activation with no wait period.
- Making payments and withdrawals have never been more convenient and secure: at ATMs, POS machines, or retailers.
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