Following its successful rollouts earlier in 2025, Singapore’s CDC Voucher Scheme is entering its next phase. As part of Budget 2025’s Assurance Package enhancements, eligible households can claim an additional $300 CDC Vouchers in January 2026, following the $500 tranche disbursed in May 2025. These vouchers aim to help offset escalating living costs, support local businesses, and encourage spending within the heartlands

Summary Table: CDC Vouchers 2025

What’s New in the Upcoming $300 Payout?

Unlike previous blanket distributions, the January 2026 $300 tranche is targeted based on residency (you must be a Singaporean household), and accentuates support for everyday families. Despite being universal for citizens, its timing strategically supplements the May 2025 payout, ensuring sustained support through the year’s end. Households can spend them at hawker centres, heartland merchants, and participating supermarkets.

Eligibility Criteria

1 Household-Based Eligibility

Every Singaporean household is eligible, with one claim per Singpass account. There are no income or property restrictions, making this a broadly inclusive rural and urban support measure.

2 Claiming Requirements

• A Singpass account is required.
• One member of a household claims on behalf of all members.
• Verification is done via Singpass Login at go.gov.sg/cdcv

Claim & Redemption Process

1 Claiming Your Vouchers

1. Visit go.gov.sg/cdcv.
2. Select the “CDC Vouchers 2025 (January)” tranche.
3. Log in with Singpass.
4. Receive your unique voucher link via SMS from “gov.sg”

2 Sharing with Household

You can share the voucher link with family members to distribute usage responsibly .

3 Redemption Mechanism

• Present your digital vouchers via QR code at merchant POS.
• No physical app needed, voucher QR codes scan directly from the link received
• A maximum of 15 vouchers can be stacked per transaction

Spending Locations & Merchant Participation

1 Eligible Outlets

• Local hawker centres and heartland shops
• Participating supermarkets nationwide
• Merchants will display teal decals (hawkers/heartland) or yellow decals (supermarkets)

2 What You Can’t Buy

• Cannot be used for lottery, petrol, alcohol, or tobacco products.
• No cash change for transactions below voucher value; exact or exceeding amount transfers are allowed .

Strategic Integration with Budget 2025 Measures

The January 2026 voucher is part of an $800 CDC voucher package under Budget 2025: $500 in May 2025, followed by $300 in January 2026. This forms part of a broad Assurance Package that includes:

• GST Voucher Scheme
• U‑Save utility rebates
• Transport assistance
• Seniors’ Bonus
  Together, these measures help low-to-middle-income households manage essentials while sustaining local commerc.

A Boost for Households and SMEs

This initiative balances support between consumers and local businesses. By making vouchers redeemable only at heartland merchants and hawker centres, the scheme drives economic momentum in community retail while easing living costs for families. A spending study suggests over 23,000 heartland businesses participate.

Timeline & Expiry Information

Unused vouchers expire after the year-end, so spending by the deadline is essential.

FAQs About CDC Vouchers 2025

Q1: Who is eligible to receive the January 2026 CDC voucher?

Ans. All Singaporean households with a Singpass-enabled household member. One claim per household.

Q2: Do I need to apply individually?

Ans. No. You simply need to claim online; no eligibility application required.

Q3: How do I claim the voucher?

Ans. Through Singpass at go.gov.sg/cdcv, selecting the January 2026 tranche and logging in.

Q4: When can I spend the voucher?

Ans. Once claimed, vouchers are usable immediately and expire 31 December 2026.

Q5: Where can I use the vouchers?

Ans. At participating hawker centres, heartland merchants, and supermarkets displaying CDC decals.

Q6: Can the voucher be exchanged for cash or gift cards?

Ans. No. These vouchers are non-exchangeable for cash and valid only for essential items and services.

Q7: What if I lose the voucher link or SMS?

Ans. Visit go.gov.sg/cdcv to reclaim your link using Singpass. Vouchers previously unclaimed can be retrieved through the portal.

Q8: Are there other forms of Assurance Package support?

Ans. Yes—other measures include GST vouchers, U‑Save rebates, and the Seniors’ Bonus.

Conclusion

The upcoming $300 CDC voucher tranche in January 2026 represents a timely boost to support Singaporean households navigating rising costs. When paired with the earlier $500 in May 2025, the full $800 package enables families to better manage their grocery bills, hawker meals, and local shopping. The scheme benefits local businesses too, reinforcing the heartland economy. With easy claiming, widespread merchant acceptance, and a clear expiry deadline, households can maximize this aid with minimal effort.

To claim your voucher when available, check your Singpass account and stay informed through vouchers.cdc.gov.sg

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