I have changed my SARS bank details, now what?

By Marc Sevitz · Updated 13 July 2013

I have filed my tax return and SARS has asked for supporting documents, which I have submitted via eFiling. The SARS Status says 'AVS Bank with AVS verification pass'. I would like to know what this mean.I am also expecting a refund due to me.Thank Tim.

TaxTim Marc said:
15 July 2013 at 19:30

Have you changed your bank details with SARS recently?

How to change your banking details at SARS

Walters said:
15 July 2013 at 19:47

I used to get paid into my savings account and I have just changed it in May to a cheque account.

TaxTim Marc said:
15 July 2013 at 20:33

Did you go into a SARS branch and follow the steps in the article above?

Walters said:
16 July 2013 at 14:26

Thanks Tim. Would I need to go to the branch for this? I have was getting paid on ABSA savings account previously and I now I get paid on the ABSA Cheque account. The savings account is still open since most of my debit orders are still coming off it and this change only happened after Feb 2013.

Would there still be a problem nevertheless?

Thanks for the time Tim.

TaxTim Marc said:
17 July 2013 at 15:34

Any changes to the bank account details will require you to go into a SARS branch, if you have a received a letter from them asking you to verify the changes. My advice is to call 0800 00 7277 and ask if you need to do so.

Walters said:
17 July 2013 at 16:14

Thanks Tim.

Much appreciated.

Will follow your advise.

TaxTim Marc said:
18 July 2013 at 14:43

Only a pleasure!