SASSA is processing R370 SRD grant payments separately from the main social grants in February 2026, and beneficiaries must confirm their monthly outcome and payday through SRD status checks. This affects applicants and approved beneficiaries who rely on the SRD grant and need to know whether February has been approved, declined, or is still pending. It matters now because SRD paydays are loaded in batches and do not reflect as one fixed payment day for everyone.
SASSA’s Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, and Children’s Grants pay in the first week of February, but those dates do not apply to SRD. The SRD cycle is typically handled later in the month, and the most reliable way to confirm what is happening for February is to check your SRD status for the February month line specifically.
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What To Expect From the February 2026 SRD Cycle
SRD outcomes can change month to month because eligibility is assessed monthly. This is why someone can be approved one month and declined the next, or remain pending while verification continues.
Common February 2026 SRD results you may see include
• Approved with a payday showing
• Approved with no payday showing yet
• Pending
• Declined with a reason linked to eligibility checks
• Bank details verification pending or similar banking-related messages
The SRD income threshold used in eligibility checks is commonly stated as R625 per month. If your profile reflects income above the threshold in a given month, it can affect that month’s outcome.
How To Check Your R370 SRD Status for February 2026
SASSA provides several official ways to check SRD status. Use the same ID number and cellphone number linked to your SRD application.
1. SRD website status check
Use the official SRD platform and confirm you are viewing the February 2026 line. If approved, a payday may appear once it has been generated.
2. WhatsApp status check
Use the official SASSA WhatsApp support line and follow the prompts for an SRD status check.
3. USSD status check
If you do not have data, use the SRD USSD options on your cellphone and follow the prompts to request your status.
4. Call centre support
SASSA’s call centre can assist with SRD queries, including explaining a status result or helping when you cannot access online platforms.
What to Check Before You Panic about February
Many SRD delays are linked to verification and timing rather than a permanent rejection. For February 2026, these are key checks Gauteng beneficiaries often need to make when reading their result
• Confirm you are looking at February 2026, not January
• If approved with no payday, it may mean the payday has not been loaded yet
• If banking details show pending, payment cannot be released until verification is completed
• If declined, read the decline reason shown for February, because the reason can be month-specific
What This Means for Gauteng Residents
In Gauteng, SRD demand remains high, and many households use the R370 grant for basics like transport, prepaid electricity, and airtime while job hunting. When February outcomes or paydays load later than expected, people can arrive at ATMs or retailers expecting funds that are not yet available, especially around month end.
It also means beneficiaries should not assume SRD will pay on the same dates as other grants in early February. The main grants pay first, while SRD is handled separately and appears as an individual payday once loaded for each person.
February 2026 SRD status check FAQs
Is the SRD R370 paid on the same day for everyone in February 2026?
No. SRD paydays are generated per beneficiary and processed in batches, so different people can have different paydays.
What does Approved mean if no payment date is showing yet?
It usually means you passed the monthly assessment, but your February payday has not been loaded or displayed yet.
Can I check SRD status without using data?
Yes. USSD works on basic phones, and the call centre can also assist.
What is the income threshold for SRD eligibility?
The SRD threshold is commonly stated as R625 per month, and monthly checks can affect your outcome for that specific month.
Are February 2026 social grant payment dates the same as SRD paydays?
No. Social grants follow the early month schedule, while SRD paydays are handled separately and often reflect later in the month.
What Happens Next
SASSA is expected to continue loading February SRD outcomes and paydays toward the end of the month as monthly verification is completed and payments are processed in batches. If you have not seen a February outcome yet, keep checking the February 2026 month line, because updates can appear after mid-month depending on processing and verification.
