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R370 Status Check - Your SRD Grant in 2026

The R370 grant - officially the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant - is re-checked every month. This page is just about the R370: how to check your status, what each result means, when you get paid, and what to do if your R370 status went the wrong way.

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What does R370 actually stand for?

R370 is the current monthly amount of the SASSA Social Relief of Distress grant (SRD). The grant launched in May 2020 at R350 as a COVID-era emergency support payment. In April 2024 the amount was increased to R370 - the level it sits at today, with no further increase in the April 2026 budget. The R350 nickname is still used interchangeably with R370 on social media and in older news articles, but the actual payment for every approved beneficiary is R370.

The grant is means-tested. Anyone aged 18 to 59 who is a South African citizen, permanent resident, asylum seeker or special permit holder, with a monthly income under R624, no other social grant, and no UIF / NSFAS / government payroll income can qualify. Eligibility is re-tested every month.

R370 status results - what they mean

Approved

You qualify for R370 this month. Payment will be released on the SRD payment date for your channel.

Pending

SASSA is still running this month's checks. Most pending cases clear within 15 working days. More on pending.

Declined

A check failed this month. The reason will be shown. See decline reasons and how to appeal.

Paid

The R370 has already been sent to your chosen channel. Allow up to 48 hours for it to reach a bank account.

Bank Details Pending

You are approved but SASSA has no payment method for you yet. Submit banking details.

When is the R370 paid?

R370 payments go out from around the 25th of each month, after the older-grant payment runs. The exact day depends on your channel (bank, Pick n Pay, post office). Check this month's schedule on our payment dates page.

Quick FAQ - R370 status

What is the R370 grant?
The R370 grant is the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) payment for unemployed South Africans aged 18-59 with no other income. It started during COVID-19 at R350 and was increased to R370 in April 2024. The grant is extended through 31 March 2027.
How much is the R370 grant in 2026?
The SRD grant amount in 2026 is R370 per month. There was no increase in the April 2026 budget. The amount has been unchanged since April 2024.
When is R370 paid each month?
R370 is typically paid towards the end of each month, between the 25th and the last day of the month. Exact dates are released by SASSA and depend on your payment channel (bank, retailer, or post office).
Why does my R370 status show declined this month?
SRD eligibility is re-checked every month. Even if you were approved last month, a new bank deposit, UIF registration, or income detected by SARS can cause a decline this month. The portal shows the specific reason - check it and appeal within 90 days if you disagree.
Can I get R370 back-pay for missed months?
Yes - if a previously declined month is overturned on appeal, SASSA pays the R370 for each affected month as a lump sum. Successful appeals can recover multiple months at once.

Looking for the full grant page? Visit the SRD R370 grant page for amounts, eligibility, application steps, and appeal info.