Eligible Singaporeans get $300 CDC vouchers from 3 January
Singaporean households can now claim $300 in Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers, starting Friday (3 January), to help offset rising living costs.
These vouchers are part of the government’s continued efforts to support households amid inflationary pressures, following the announcement of enhancements to the Assurance Package under Budget 2024.
Eligible Singaporeans can claim their CDC vouchers digitally via the government portal go.gov.sg/cdcv.
A designated household member can log in using their Singpass account, receive a unique voucher link via SMS, and share it with others in the household.
The vouchers are valid until 31 December 2025, and can be used at participating hawkers, heartland merchants, and supermarkets across the island.
To qualify for the $300 vouchers, at least one member of the household must be a Singapore citizen.
The vouchers are issued on a per-household basis, meaning only one member of the household can claim the benefit.
The claim process is straightforward, with households required to visit the official CDC website to register and claim their vouchers.
The vouchers can be spent at a range of participating merchants.
For the upcoming 2025 round, half of the amount ($150) can be used at hawkers and heartland merchants, while the other half ($150) can be redeemed at supermarkets.
A list of participating outlets is available on the official CDC website.
Launched in June 2020 to aid households during the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC voucher programme has been expanded over the years.
Initially targeted at lower-income families, the scheme has now been made available to all households, with more than $1.6 billion spent since the introduction of digital vouchers in 2021.
Last year, 97 per cent of eligible households claimed their vouchers, marking a significant success in terms of adoption and impact.
The government’s commitment to extending the programme comes amid ongoing cost-of-living challenges, partly driven by inflation, geopolitical events, and supply chain disruptions.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong explained that the voucher scheme is designed to help cushion the impact of these rising prices.
The vouchers aim to boost purchasing power by helping households buy essential items, particularly from small businesses like hawkers and heartland merchants.
In addition, households can donate unclaimed vouchers to charity, ensuring that the benefits reach those in need.
For those who encounter difficulties claiming the vouchers online, assistance is available at community centres or through the SG Digital Office’s ambassadors, who will be stationed at select locations for the first two weeks of the rollout.
The upcoming distribution of the $300 voucher marks the second instalment of a total of $600 in CDC vouchers for 2024.
In total, eligible households will have received S$800 in assistance, split across two payouts in June and January.
The government continues to assure residents that the program will evolve in response to the changing economic landscape, providing essential support where it’s needed most.