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🔑 SASSA OTP Problems — How to Fix Them

Not receiving your OTP? Here's why it happens and exactly how to fix it.

✅ March 2026📖 3 min read

Why Am I Not Receiving My OTP?

How to Fix OTP Problems

1 Check your phone number

Make sure you are entering the EXACT phone number you used to register with SASSA. Even one wrong digit means no OTP.

2 Try again after 15 minutes

SASSA's SMS system can be slow. Wait 15 minutes and request a new OTP.

3 Check your signal and airtime

Make sure your phone has signal and can receive SMSs. Ask a family member to send you a test SMS.

4 Use USSD instead

Try checking your status via USSD: dial *134*7737# — this doesn't require an OTP.

5 Visit SASSA office

If nothing works, visit your nearest SASSA office in person with your ID. They can verify your identity without an OTP.