Sometimes, you might lose your SASSA SRD R370 reference number. But don’t worry, it’s not hard to find it again! This guide will show you how to return your reference number using WhatsApp. You can do this if you have a smartphone and can connect to the internet.
Contents
- How To Recover Your Sassa SRD R370
- Detailed Steps
- Step 1: Save SASSA’s Number in WhatsApp
- Step 2: Start a Chat with SASSA
- Step 3: Send a Message to SASSA
- Step 4: Follow the Instructions from SASSA
- Step 5: Confirm You Want to Find Your Reference Number (if asked)
- Step 6: Prove Who You Are
- Step 7: Get Your Reference Number
- Step 8: Keep Your Reference Number Safe (Optional)
How To Recover Your Sassa SRD R370
Before we start, make sure you have these things ready:
- WhatsApp should be installed on your phone
- Your phone should be connected to the internet
- You should know your South African ID number
- You should remember the phone number you used when you applied for your SASSA grant
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Detailed Steps
Step 1: Save SASSA’s Number in WhatsApp
First, you need to save SASSA’s number in your WhatsApp contacts. Here’s how you do it:
- Open the WhatsApp application on your phone.
- Go to the “Contacts” section. This is usually found at the top or bottom of your screen.
- Look for the option to “Add New Contact”. This is typically represented by a “+” sign.
- When you add a new contact, type in SASSA’s WhatsApp number: 082 046 8553.
- Save the contact with a name like “SASSA Status” so you can find it easily in the future.
Step 2: Start a Chat with SASSA
Once you’ve saved SASSA’s number, you can start a chat with them:
- Go to your WhatsApp chats. This is usually the first screen you see when you open WhatsApp.
- Find the “SASSA Status” contact you just saved. You can do this by scrolling through your chats or using the search function.
- Click on the contact to start a new chat.
Step 3: Send a Message to SASSA
Now that you’ve started a chat with SASSA, you need to send them a message:
- In the chat, type the word “Status”.
- Send this message to SASSA. This will start the automated response system.
Step 4: Follow the Instructions from SASSA
SASSA will send you a message with some options. Here’s what you need to do:
- Look for the option that says “Status Check” or “Reference Number Retrieval”.
- Reply to SASSA’s message with the number or word that matches this option.
Step 5: Confirm You Want to Find Your Reference Number (if asked)
Sometimes, SASSA might ask you to confirm if you want to find your reference number. If they ask, here’s what you do:
- Reply with “Yes” to confirm that you want to find your reference number.
Step 6: Prove Who You Are
To make sure it’s safe, SASSA will ask you to prove who you are:
- They will ask you to type in your South African ID number and the phone number you used when you applied for your SASSA grant.
- Make sure you type this in correctly so there are no problems. If you make a mistake, you might have to start over.
Step 7: Get Your Reference Number
After SASSA checks your details, they will send your SASSA SRD R370 reference number in the WhatsApp chat:
- The reference number will be a mix of letters and numbers.
- Make sure you write it down or save it somewhere safe.
Step 8: Keep Your Reference Number Safe (Optional)
It’s a good idea to keep your reference number safe for future use:
- You can take a screenshot of the chat with your reference number.
- Or, you can copy it and paste it into a note-taking app to find it easily later.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully retrieved your SASSA SRD R370 reference number using WhatsApp. You can now use this number for any SASSA-related activities. Well done!
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