Payment dates
Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant) payment date: Friday, 2 October 2026
Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant)
Date confirmed
Pay day
Friday, 2 October 2026
How much you get
Old Age (60–74)
R2 400Old Age (75+)
R2 420War Veterans
R2 420Scam & Fraud Prevention
SASSA will never ask you for your portal password, PIN, or full banking credentials via SMS, WhatsApp, or phone call. Always protect your personal details:
- •Do not share your R370 status check SMS link with anyone.
- •Never pay anyone to speed up or approve your grant application.
- •Only update banking details through the secure official portal.
- •Beware of fake WhatsApp support channels claiming to represent SASSA.
Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant) Payout FAQs
When will the SASSA Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant) payment for October 2026 reflect?↓
The SASSA Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant) is officially scheduled for payout on Friday, 2 October 2026. Commercial banks typically process these payments early in the morning, meaning your funds should reflect in your bank account or be ready for retail collection on that day.
Where can I collect my Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant) payout once it is paid?↓
Once paid, you can withdraw your SASSA Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant) funds directly from CAPITEC, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank, or TymeBank if you submitted bank details. Alternatively, you can collect your cash at participating South African retail merchants including Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave.
What does it mean if my Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant) status is 'Approved' but there is no payment date?↓
If your SASSA status is 'Approved' for October 2026 but has no payment date, it means your application has been verified, but SASSA is still processing the bank payment batch. Keep monitoring the SASSA Services Portal as payment dates are updated in batches.
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Related payment help
Check Older Persons Grant (Old Age Grant) guide
Open the grant page for checks, documents, and official next-step links tied to this payment category.
Approved status meaning
Read the approved page when the payment date matters but the status wording still needs context.
How to know if payment is ready
Use the readiness guide after approval or when you are waiting for release wording to change.
Missing payment help
Open the missing-payment guide if the date passed and the payment still has not arrived.