How To Buy Airtime Using SASSA Card in 2025?

Are you a SASSA cardholder and looking to buy airtime for your phone? Well, you’re in luck because now it’s super easy to do right from your phone! This guide is here to show you exactly how to buy Airtime using SASSA card. 

I’ll walk you through how to use your SASSA card to make it happen. So, grab your phone, and let’s get you all set up with airtime!

How To Buy Airtime Using SASSA Card

Step By Step Process To Buy Airtime Using SASSA Card

Using Mobile App

Get the Banking App: First, you’ll need a mobile banking app that works with your SASSA card. You can download one from your phone’s app store – like Capitec, Absa, FNB, or Nedbank.

Set Up the App: Open the app once it’s installed. You’ll either sign up for a new account or log in if you already have one. Enter your SASSA card details and other personal info they ask for.

Link Your SASSA Card: In the app, find the section to add or link a card. Enter your SASSA card number and PIN here.

Find the Airtime Option: Look for an option that says “Airtime” or “Recharge”. It might be on the main screen or in a menu.

Choose Your Airtime Amount: Pick how much airtime you want to buy. The app will show you different amounts you can choose from.

Confirm Your Purchase: Check that you’ve selected the right amount of airtime, then hit the button to confirm your purchase. Make sure you have enough money on your SASSA card for this.

Enter PIN for Security: The app will ask for your SASSA card PIN or a separate app PIN. This is to make sure it’s really you buying the airtime.

Wait for Confirmation: The app will tell you that your airtime purchase is being processed.

Check Your Phone’s Airtime: Once you get a message saying the purchase was successful, take a look at your phone’s airtime balance to see the new amount.

Double-Check Your Balance: Use your network provider’s USSD code (like *100# for Vodacom) to check your airtime. You can also see it in the banking app.

Using ATM Machine

  • Insert your SASSA card into the ATM and enter your PIN.
  • Choose the option to buy prepaid services from the menu.
  • Select the airtime option.
  • Choose your mobile network provider (e.g., Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom).
  • Input the amount of airtime you wish to purchase.
  • Review the transaction details and confirm.
  • The airtime will be credited to your mobile number.

From Retail Stores

  • Visit a retail store that accepts SASSA cards for airtime purchases (e.g., Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Spar).
  • Tell the cashier you want to buy airtime.
  • Specify the amount and your mobile network provider.
  • Swipe your SASSA card and enter your PIN.
  • The cashier will either give you an airtime voucher or directly load the airtime to your phone.

Conclusion

Alright, so we’ve walked through how to buy airtime using your SASSA card, and I hope you found it really simple and helpful. Remember, with just your phone and a compatible banking app, topping up your airtime is now a breeze. 

Just download the right app, link your SASSA card, pick the airtime you need, and confirm your purchase. It’s as easy as that! And hey, if you run into any issues, those banking apps usually have a help or support section, or you can give their customer service a call.

For a convenient way to check your SASSA balance , have a look at our detailed guide!

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