Singapore has announced that households can claim S$300 in Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers starting Friday, Jan 2, 2026.
The vouchers, aimed at helping households manage cost-of-living challenges, will be divided equally for spending: S$150 at heartland merchants and hawkers, and S$150 at participating supermarkets.
“The CDC Vouchers are a key part of this Package. Last May, we gave each Singaporean household $500 of CDC vouchers. And from today, each household can claim another $300, valid until 31 December this year,” said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
He added that more than 24,000 heartland merchants and hawkers are on board the CDC Vouchers Scheme.
However, Ms. Low Yen Ling, the Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Trade and Industry, stated that the majority of participating hawkers were from the Food and Beverage sectors.
Low Yen Ling highlighted that the CDC vouchers have an average claim rate of more than 97.7 per cent across the past seven tranches in the last four years.
“More than 1.3 million Singaporean households have claimed the previous tranche of CDC vouchers issued in May, representing a claim rate of 98.1 per cent.”
How to Claim Singapore Vouchers
To claim, one member of each Singaporean household can visit go.gov.sg/cdcv and log in with their Singpass to claim the digital vouchers.
Once claimed, an SMS from gov.sg will be sent to the registered mobile number, containing a unique voucher link that can be shared among household members.
Those who face difficulties with the digital process may seek help at community centres or community clubs (CCs), as well as at SG Digital Community Hubs.
Priority queues will be in place at CCs for seniors and persons with disabilities.
In the first week of the launch, youth and student volunteers will be deployed at selected CCs to assist residents, alongside CDC ambassadors.
SG Digital Office digital ambassadors and Silver Infocomm wellness ambassadors will also be at CCs from Jan 2 to 15 to help residents claim their digital vouchers.
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To claim CDC vouchers, individuals do not need to disclose their bank login details, transfer money, or install mobile applications from unofficial app stores.
Those who receive suspicious messages related to gov.sg or CDC vouchers can contact the People’s Association on 6225-5322.
To check if something is a scam, call the 24/7 Scam Shield Helpline on 1799.
Start, Benefits, and Challenges of Singapore Vouchers to Households
CDC vouchers were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to show appreciation to Singaporeans for their solidarity during those difficult times, and to support businesses.
The scheme was continued post-pandemic to help cushion the impact of rising prices on Singaporeans.
Meanwhile, the CDC vouchers provide significant benefits to Singaporean households, including:
- The vouchers help households manage their daily expenses, which can be a financial burden during challenging times.
- By encouraging households to spend at local hawkers and heartland merchants, the scheme promotes community engagement and supports local businesses.
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- Since the vouchers are available to all Singaporean households, they ensure that even those less tech-savvy can access support through community centers or SG Digital Hubs.
- The vouchers can be used for a wide range of expenses, providing flexibility for families to plan their grocery purchases and meals.
In addition, Singapore’s economy faces supply chains being reshaped, trade policies becoming more fragmented, technology such as artificial intelligence transforming businesses and jobs, and growth that is likely to be more uneven and uncertain.
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