What are the Allpay dates for October 2026?

Allpay dates for October 2026: Old age pension 2 October 2026, Disability 5 October 2026, Children & Others 6 October 2026. Allpay is SASSA's community payment system - the dates are identical to the main SASSA payment dates.

When is the SRD R370 payment date for October 2026?

SRD R370 payments for October 2026 are processed in batches between 24 October 2026 and 30 October 2026 on business days. Each person's payment date is different depending on their application batch.

Does SASSA pay on weekends or public holidays?

No - if a payment date falls on a weekend or public holiday, SASSA shifts it to the next business day, and the other grant dates shift too. The dates on this page already reflect any such adjustments for this month.

Can I collect my SASSA grant after the payment date?

Yes. Your funds remain in your account after the payment date. You do not need to collect on the exact day - many people wait a day or two to avoid long queues at ATMs and Post Offices.

SASSA October 2026 payment dates

Q: What are the SASSA payment dates for October 2026?

SASSA October 2026 grant dates: Old age pension (Allpay): Friday, 2 October 2026. Disability grant: Monday, 5 October 2026. Child grant, Foster Care & others: Tuesday, 6 October 2026. SRD R370 (SC19): processed 24 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 on business days.

Updated: 01 September 2026

Payment dates

SASSA October 2026

Old Age Pension (Older Persons)Friday, 2 October 2026

Disability GrantMonday, 5 October 2026

Child Grant, Foster Care & OthersTuesday, 6 October 2026

SRD R370 (SC19)24 October 2026 - 30 October 2026

Exact date varies - check yours →

Funds stay in your account - collect any day after payment date to avoid queues.

SASSA pays grants over the first working days of October 2026 as follows. Old age pension pays on 2 October 2026, disability on 5 October 2026, and children's grants on 6 October 2026. Your money stays in your account - no need to collect on the exact payment day.

SRD R370 Payment Date - October 2026

SRD R370 (Social Relief of Distress, also called SC19) is paid in batches between 24 October 2026 and 30 October 2026 on business days. Unlike pension and disability grants, SRD does not have a single fixed date - each person's date depends on their application batch. After your batch is processed, funds reflect within 2-3 business days.

Check your exact SRD R370 payment date and status →

When Does SASSA Pay?

SASSA pays grants over the first working days of each month in a fixed order: old age pension (Older Persons Grant) pays first, disability grant second, and children's grants (child support, foster care, care dependency) on the third payment day. This is why the three dates in the table above fall on consecutive working days. SRD R370 follows a separate schedule in the last week of the month.

If a public holiday falls in the payment window, SASSA shifts all dates forward to the next business day - the confirmed October 2026 dates above already account for any such adjustments.

Grant Amounts - October 2026

Grant	Amount
Old Age (60-74)	R2 410
Old Age (75+), War Veterans	R2 430
Disability	R2 410
Care Dependency	R2 410
Child Support	R580
Foster Child	R1 300
Grant-in-Aid	R590
SRD R370	R370

Increase update: From April 2026, grant amounts increased per the February 2026 Budget. Old Age (60-74), Disability, and Care Dependency rise to R2,400; Old Age (75+) and War Veterans to R2,420. Child Support increases to R580, Foster Care to R1,290, and Grant-in-Aid to R580. SRD remains at R370.

Full amounts breakdown and increases →

Where to Collect Your October 2026 SASSA Grant

You do not have to collect on the exact payment date. Your funds stay in your account until you withdraw them. Going a day or two after payment day avoids the longest queues.

ATM

Any ATM with your SASSA Gold Card. Non-Postbank ATMs charge a fee.

Retailers

Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Checkers. Usually the fastest option on payment day.

Post Office

Bring Gold Card and ID. Busiest on payment day - go the next day.

Allpay / Pension Points

Community halls and shopping centres. Ask your local SASSA office for the nearest point.

What If My Grant Did Not Arrive?

1Check the exact date in the table above - public holidays shift all dates forward, and the dates above already reflect any adjustments.

2Allow 1-2 business days for your bank to process after the listed date.

3Make sure your SASSA Gold Card or bank account is active and not expired or blocked.

4SRD R370: your exact date may differ from others - check your status here and allow 2-3 business days after your batch date.

5Still no payment after 3 business days? Call SASSA free: 0800 60 10 11 or visit your nearest SASSA office.

Allpay Dates for October 2026

If you searched for “Allpay dates”, the October 2026 dates are in the table above. “Allpay” was a company that distributed SASSA grants until 2013 - the name stuck as everyday shorthand for SASSA payment day, particularly among older grant recipients. The community cash pay points that used to be called “Allpay points” were officially closed by SASSA in 2024.

Today, grants are paid via your Postbank card and can be collected at any ATM, Post Office, or retailer (Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Checkers). There are no dedicated Allpay pay points any more - see the collection options above for where to collect your October 2026 grant.

Related SASSA Pages

← SASSA September 2026 payment dates Full year calendar SASSA November 2026 payment dates →

Sources: SASSA media releases, SA Government social security. Last updated: 26 May 2026.

Disclaimer: We are not associated with SASSA in any way. We provide independent information to help you. For official info visit www.sassa.gov.za or call the toll-free line 0800 60 10 11 or email GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za.

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