Missed the SASSA gold card deadline? Here’s what happens to your money
SASSA Gold Cards were due to stop working on 31 August 2026, but missing the migration deadline does not stop a grant payment. Beneficiaries should visit a Postbank card replacement site as soon as possible to switch to a Black Card.
The deadline for migrating from old gold cards to new black cards, set by SASSA, has passed. This migration, initiated in 2025, aims to replace social grant beneficiaries' old gold cards with new black cards from Postbank. However, beneficiaries who haven't migrated by now will still receive their grant payments.
The change, effective from Wednesday, will render old gold cards unusable. Beneficiaries must visit a Postbank card replacement site to update their cards immediately. The migration process is free and requires a valid South African ID or a temporary ID card. Beneficiaries can find the nearest site by dialing 120355# from their cellphones.
Postbank has assured that most replacement sites will stay open past the deadline to help those who missed the August 31st cutoff. This covers those with special needs like older persons, people with disabilities, and those in remote areas who might face difficulties during the transition.
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