SASSA has given a big update for the people who are using the benefits of SASSA grants. At present, the people who benefit from SASSA grants have Gold Cards to access the payments. Now, SASSA has announced that these Old Gold Cards will be replaced with the New Black Cards. The reason for the new black card and how to get the new black card are given below, check the details carefully.
SASSA Gold Cards Will remain Valid Till December 2024: Outline
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Validity of Old Gold Card | Only up to December 2024 |
| Who will Issue the New Black Card | Postbank |
| Specialty of Black Card | Special Security Features |
| Replacement Strat at |
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| Special Treatment | People who are bedridden or old age will get the new black card at their home from the Post Bank. |
| How to use the new black card | Use the black card similar way to the gold card |
| More Details | Access SASSA’s main website link |
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Why SASSA has introduced new Black Cards?
SASSA will make the compulsion to use the black card in 2025. All of the people who are getting the SASSA grants must obtain the Black Card. The reason to start the new black card is given below.
- The Gold card is old now as per the current technology.
- There are more chances of fraud with the use of a Gold card.
- The black card will have more security features like PIN and Chip technology.
- It is safe to use black cards in ATMs and other places.
- There is no cost to replace the gold card with a black card.
New Postbank Black Card Benifits
SASSA is working towards the social welfare of the people. Now, SASSA wants to provide a more enhanced social Black Card to people so that they can use it to withdraw cash or shopping. Prominent changes in the New card are below.
- The black will have the chip technology. The chip technology stops the card cloning process.
- The black cards will be given with the PIN, set the PIN, and keep it a secret.
- The black card will have the feature that Post Bank will monitor the transaction of the person and check if there is any illegitimate activity in the account.
- The people can access the black card as they are using the gold card.
- The black card will support all the banking parameters.
How to Get Your New SASSA Black Card
Follow the steps below to obtain the new SASSA black card.
- SASSA will provide the black card only to the eligible person. So confirm your identity and eligibility to the SASSA. Bring the identification docs with you.
- SASSA has set collection points that are distributing the black card. Visit the collection point. Take the black card.
- Now, the last step is to activate the black card.
Special Assistance for Some Beneficiaries
SASSA has specified that some beneficiaries can not come to the collection point to collect the black card. SASSA will provide the black card to such people by visiting their homes. Post Bank will provide the black card to such vulnerable people at the home address. Those people are:
- Old age people
- Bedridden people
Advice for Beneficiaries
- We advise all people, to please keep their black card safe, When you generate the PIN for a black card, do not share it with anybody.
- If a person mistakenly loses his black card, he can call the number 0800 53 54 55 and tell them the details of the stolen card.
- SASSA gives timely updates about the grants, so keep checking the SASSA website for the latest information.
What people think about Black Card
Some people support the concept of more safer new black card and they are ready to replace the gold card with the black card. But, some people have some misunderstandings about the black card and they are not in full support of the black card.
FAQs
Q- Will SASSA’s new black card change the SASSA grant amount?
Ans- No, the amount under the SASSA grant is unaffected by the black card.
Q- Can I keep using the SASSA Gold Card?
Ans- SASSA will allow the use of gold cards until December 2024 only.