Recover Lost SASSA ID – How to recover your lost SASSA Reference Number?

SASSA ID assigns when someone applies for any type of SASSA grant then SASSA assigns a specific and unique number to that application. This number is written on the back side of your application if you have applied physically at the SASSA office. However in the case of an online application you will receive that specific number on your email or phone number. This reference number is helpful in many procedures like updating bank details, cancelling SASSA grant, reinstating cancelled grant and many more. 

In some cases people lose or forget their reference number. In that scenario they may face difficulty on many occasions. However there is no need to worry in such situations. I will tell you how you can easily recover your lost reference number in different ways. So you are recommended to read the complete article. 

How to recover lost SASSA ID ?

There are four possible ways by which you can recover your Lost reference number. I will explain all of them:

1. Recovering lost SASSA ID via USSD
2. Recovering lost SASSA ID via helpline
3. Recovering lost SASSA ID via WhatsApp
4. Recovering lost SASSA ID via Status check.

 Recovering lost SASSA ID via USSD

You can recover your SASSA ID via USSD by following steps:

1. Type *120*3210# on your dial pad and then dial.

2. After dialling a prompt will appear on your screen demanding your 13 digit South African ID number. Enter your ID number.

3. After providing an ID number you will be asked to enter a phone number (you should enter the phone number which you provided while applying for the grant).

4. Once you have provided ID number and phone number correctly your SASSA reference number will appear as a prompt on your screen.

It should be remembered that the USSD code should be dialled from a phone number which you provided while applying for the grant.

 Recovery lost SASSA reference number via WhatsApp:

For recovering lost SASSA appeal reference number via WhatsApp follow the following steps explained below:

1. Save 082 046 8553 in your mobile’s contact list.

2. Type “status” and send this text to the number mentioned above.

3. Confirm by taping on “yes” for proceeding the process further.

4. Follow the further instructions and provide required information correctly.

5. You will receive your applicant ID after the completion of the procedure.

Recovering Lost SASSA reference number via status check:

Recovering your reference number through the status check process is simple and convenient. Here’s how to do it:

1. Visit the official SASSA webpage for status checks by clicking on the following link: https://sassaapeal.co.za/

2. On the webpage, you’ll need to provide your South African ID number and the phone number you used when applying for the grant.

3. Once you’ve entered all the necessary details, click on the “submit” button.

4. After submission, you’ll receive a prompt displaying the required details on your screen.

That’s all you need to do to recover your lost reference number.

 Recovering lost SASSA reference number via helpline/call centre: 

You can also recover your lost reference number by calling at SASSA’s helpline: 

For recovering lost reference number follow the steps explained below: 

1. Dial 0800 60 10 11 on your call application.

2. Response to automatic call by pressing “1” for talking to SASSA agent.

3. Tell the call agent that you have lost your applicant Id and want to recover it now.

4. The call agent will confirm your identity by asking a few questions. Prove every information correctly asked by the agent.

5. Once your verification will be completed the agent will tell you your SASSA reference number.

That’s it. You can simply know your applicant ID by these simple steps.

 FAQs: 

What is the SASSA reference number?

SASSA reference number is a special number that is assigned by SASSA to every application. This number is used for tracking and other purposes.

What to do if you lost your reference number?

In case if you have lost your reference number you can easily recover it by following the steps i have explained above.