# Postbank has seen a 20-percent decline in social grant beneficiaries over 10 months, dropping to 2.97 million in January. Meanwhile, banks like Capitec, Grindrod, and Standard Bank have gained recipients. Postbank is struggling to issue 100-thousand new black Sassa cards daily by the 20 March deadline. News24 reports that TymeBank suggested Sassa provide ID lists to banks to streamline payments. Delays have caused long queues and concerns, with calls to ensure recipients receive their grants without disruption.
Postbank loses social grant recipients to commercial banks