The latest SASSA USSD codes are used primarily for locating Gold Card replacement sites and SASSA service points—not for applying for grants. To find the nearest SASSA Gold Card replacement site, dial 120355# from any phone and follow the prompts[6]. Another working code for service site locator is 120218*3#[7].
If you want to swap out your SASSA Gold Card for the new Postbank Black Card, use either USSD code above to locate a participating store or Postbank site before the announced cut-off dates. These codes simply help you find the nearest physical outlets—they do not provide grant applications or payment updates.
It is important to note that, according to official SASSA communication, grant applications—especially for the Special COVID-19 Social Relief (SRD) grant—are no longer done via USSD codes, telephone, or email. Any USSD codes circulating online for grant applications are likely outdated or fraudulent. SASSA’s official channels stress that SRD grant applications are not accepted via USSD as of the latest updates[5].