SASSA gold card holders urged to switch to Postbank black cards before 31 August
Nearly 80,000 SASSA grant beneficiaries still need to replace their gold cards with Postbank black cards before 31 August 2026. Postbank says grants will still be paid into active accounts after the deadline, but beneficiaries will not be able to access the money until they collect a new card.
Postbank has issued a final appeal to social grant beneficiaries in South Africa, urging them to switch from SASSA gold cards to black cards before the August 31 deadline. Nearly 80,000 beneficiaries remain to complete the migration process, with the largest numbers in KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape, and Gauteng.
Postbank CEO Thami Cele emphasized the bank's commitment to ensuring beneficiaries do not experience any interruptions to their grant payments, which are critical to many households' livelihoods. The bank has extended operational measures at card replacement sites to accommodate the remaining beneficiaries. Beneficiaries can visit any Postbank card replacement site, including those inside major retailers like Shoprite, Checkers, and Spar, to complete the migration process.
Postbank will keep card replacement sites open for a period after the deadline to assist those who miss the August 31 cutoff. Cards work immediately upon issuance, and beneficiaries do not need to visit a SASSA office or fill out forms. The migration process is free, and any balance on a gold card will automatically transfer to the new black card. Beneficiaries can contact Postbank on 0800 5354 55 for more information.
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