UIF USSD Code | How to Use it in SASSA

August 25, 2025 Freddy South Africa 0

If you’re searching for the UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) in South Africa, the USSD code you can use to access UIF services via your mobile phone is: Dial *134*843#. 

This USSD code opens up a menu where you can:

  • Check claim and payment status

  • Submit a continuation of payment

  • Verify your employee or registration status

  • Perform general enquiries

How to Use It

  1. Dial *134*843# on any cellphone.

  2. A menu will appear with options—select what you need (e.g., claim status, payment status).

  3. You may be asked to enter your South African ID number and PIN. If you’ve forgotten your PIN, there is an option to reset or recover it.

  4. After completing these steps, your requested information—like claim status—will display on-screen, and you’ll usually also receive an SMS confirmation.

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Why This Is Useful

The UIF’s USSD service is free to use (“zero-rated”), which means it won’t cost you airtime or data to access basic services from your phone. It’s especially helpful if you don’t have internet access or prefer not to visit a labour centre in person.

In Summary

  • USSD Code: *134*843#

  • What You Can Do:

    • Check claim/payment status

    • Submit continuation of payment

    • Check registration status

    • Make general enquiries

What is the USSD code for SASSA?

If you’re looking to check your SASSA balance via USSD, here are the most reliable and widely used codes:

USSD Codes for Checking SASSA Balance

  • *120*3210# – Dial this on your phone, follow the prompts (often select “Balance Enquiry”), enter your ID number, and you’ll receive your current balance.

  • *120*69277# – Use this as an alternative if the first code doesn’t work. The process is similar: dial, follow prompts, input ID, and view your balance.

Several sources confirm both of these codes as effective for SASSA balance inquiries.

What to Avoid

  • *130# or 130*...# codes are not valid for SASSA balance checks. These codes are unrelated (e.g., tied to Cell C services) and will not work for SASSA.

How It Works

  1. Open your dialer and enter *120*3210# (or *120*69277#).

  2. Follow the on-screen instructions—usually choose the option to check your balance.

  3. Enter your South African ID number when prompted.

  4. You should either see the balance displayed right away or receive it via SMS.

Note: While many network providers offer these USSD services for free, some may apply a small charge, so keep that in mind

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