A handful of South African government services, including SARS and NSFAS, run official USSD channels that work without data. Others, such as Home Affairs and GEPF, have no confirmed USSD service, and fake “government codes” circulate widely. This directory shows which services have a verified code and points you to the official alternative where they do not.
Directory updated: 13 September 2026. Each code below shows the date it was last verified on its own guide. USSDCode.co.za is an independent guide and is not affiliated with any bank, network, retailer, lender or government department listed here.
Quick Answer and Most-Used Codes
Only use a government USSD code you can confirm on the department’s own website. SARS uses
*134*7277#(last verified 26 June 2026) and NSFAS uses*120*67327#(July 2026). The SASSA and UIF codes on this site are still awaiting official confirmation, and there is no verified USSD service for Home Affairs or GEPF.
| Service | Task | USSD code / status | Last verified | Detailed guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARS | Tax self-service | *134*7277# | 26 June 2026 | SARS USSD code |
| NSFAS | Application status | *120*67327# | July 2026 | NSFAS USSD code |
| NSFAS | Status check | *120*67327# | Pending re-check | NSFAS status check |
| SASSA | Grants and SRD | Not yet verified | — | SASSA USSD code |
| UIF | Claim status | Not yet verified | — | UIF USSD code |
| Matric results | Results by SMS / USSD | Not yet verified | — | Matric results |
| Home Affairs | ID and status checks | No official USSD service confirmed | — | Home Affairs guide |
| GEPF | Pension enquiries | No official USSD service confirmed | — | GEPF guide |
Browse by Provider or Service
- SASSA: grants, SRD applications, balances and payment dates.
- NSFAS: application status and the NSFAS Wallet allowance service.
- UIF: unemployment insurance claims and status.
- SARS: selected personal income tax self-service, including the two-pot calculator.
- Home Affairs: ID, passport and birth certificate status routes.
- GEPF: Government Employees Pension Fund contact routes.
- Matric results: how results are released by SMS and online.
Browse by Task
- Check SRD grant status: SRD status check · SRD appeal status
- SASSA grant application: SASSA grant application · SRD balance
- SASSA payment dates: SASSA payment dates
- UIF status: UIF status check · UIF balance
- Home Affairs status: Home Affairs status check
- Two-pot retirement withdrawals: SARS two-pot guide
- Access services with no data: Government services without data
How to Use These USSD Codes
Government USSD services usually ask for your ID number and work best from the cellphone number you gave the department. Before dialling:
- Have your 13-digit South African ID number ready, plus any reference number from your application.
- Dial from the cellphone number you used when you applied, if the service links your record to it.
- Type the code exactly and follow the menu on your screen.
- Write down any reference number the menu gives you before the session ends.
- If the menu is busy or unavailable, use the department’s official website, which is the authoritative record of your status.
Codes that start with *134* are generally free to dial on South African networks. Codes that start with *120* are normally charged per 20 seconds unless the department has zero-rated them.
Codes to Verify Before Dialling
| Service | Status | Official alternative |
|---|---|---|
| SASSA | Codes circulating online not confirmed by SASSA | srd.sassa.gov.za and the official SASSA toll-free number |
| UIF | Code not confirmed by the Department of Employment and Labour | The uFiling portal |
| Home Affairs | No official USSD service | The official Home Affairs website and branch booking system |
| GEPF | No official USSD service | GEPF’s official website and client contact centre |
| Matric results | Release channels change each year | The Department of Basic Education’s official results announcement |
- Government departments do not charge a fee to check your status (normal network USSD charges may still apply), and never ask for your banking PIN or OTP.
- Ignore WhatsApp messages or social media posts offering a “new SASSA code” or promising faster payment. See government service scams.
- Type the code yourself. Never dial a code sent to you by a stranger, a WhatsApp message or a caller claiming to be your bank.
