SARS Payment Reference Lookup
Find Payment Reference Number (PRN)
Retrieve or generate your exact 19-digit SARS Payment Reference Number to ensure your EFT payments are credited without delay.
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Retrieve Your 19-Digit SARS PRN Online
Access the SARS digital query system to find the exact payment reference number for your tax account.
PRN Lookup Instructions
How to Retrieve Your SARS PRN
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Access the SARS Online Query Portal
Go to tools.sars.gov.za/soqs or log into SARS eFiling.
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Select 'Payment Reference Number (PRN) Inquiry'
Choose the tax type: Income Tax (IT), VAT, PAYE, Provisional Tax (IRP6), or Administrative Penalties.
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Enter Tax Reference Number
Input your 10-digit SARS reference number and period code.
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Retrieve 19-Digit PRN
View the official 19-character alphanumeric Payment Reference Number generated for your return or notice of assessment (ITA34).
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Make EFT Payment with Correct PRN
Copy the exact PRN into your internet banking beneficiary reference field when transferring funds to SARS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 19-digit SARS PRN?
A Payment Reference Number (PRN) is a unique 19-digit code that tells SARS exactly which tax account and period your bank payment should be credited to.
What happens if I use an incorrect reference number for a SARS payment?
Using an incorrect reference causes funds to become unallocated in a SARS suspense account, resulting in automated interest charges and penalty notices.
Can My Accountant resolve unallocated payments?
Yes! If you paid SARS with an incorrect PRN, we can submit a formal payment reallocation request to SARS to transfer funds to the correct account.
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