SASSA gold cards remain valid in December and beyond
Postbank has announced that South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold cards will continue to be valid in December and in the months beyond that. This means that social grant recipients will be able to use their cards as normal.
“This important development means that millions of social grants beneficiaries don’t have to change their SASSA Gold Cards to the cards of the other banks.
“The payments of social grants through SASSA Gold Cards over the years has empowered marginalised populations and made it easier for them to access their funds, especially in rural areas where traditional banking infrastructure may be limited.
“Guaranteeing that SASSA Gold Cards will work beyond December 2023 is one of the highlights of Postbank’s commitment to providing convenient and affordable service quality to the disadvantaged,” the bank’s spokesperson, Dr Bongani Diako said.
He warned beneficiaries not to fall victim to misleading information regarding their cards and unscrupulous retailers.
“Beneficiaries are strongly advised to disregard misleading information that might direct them to change to other card products claiming that the SASSA Gold Cards are being replaced. Postbank is the only bank mandated to replace SASSA Gold Cards.
“SASSA Gold Cards offer numerous transaction benefits, including free withdrawals inside retail shops, free 3-month statements and balance inquiries. Beneficiaries are empowered because they get their grants money in full and save on transaction costs.
