NSFAS eWallet: How to Check your Account Balance

What is an NSFAS Wallet?

An NSFAS Wallet is a virtual account linked to your cellphone number.

It allows you to receive and manage your NSFAS allowances electronically.

You can use your wallet balance to:

1. Withdraw cash at participating retailers like Checkers, Shoprite, Usave, Boxer, and select Spar stores.
2. Make purchases directly at any registered merchant.

How To Check Your NSFAS Balance

If you are wondering how to check your NSFAS Wallet balance, do the following:

To view your NSFAS Wallet cash balance (and transactions):

On your cellphone:

1. Dial short code *134*176#
2. Enter your password
3. Click Send
4. Select option 2. Query
5. View cash balance and transactions

On the internet:

1. Enter the following link into your browser https://celbux.appspot.com

2. Log into your account by typing in your cellphone number and password and click the Login button
3. Click More
4. Click Transactions
5. View transactions

Students must ensure that they have access to their cellphone number that they provided to NSFAS when applying for funding. This is because that number will be used to deposit their funds.

If your contact details have changed then you may update your cellphone number by registering on myNSFAS with your Facebook or Google account and then updating the number. This number must be accessible by you at all times.