Singapore’s $1,920 CDC Vouchers—Claim Before May 1st or Miss Out. The government of Singapore has initiated various programmes to support its citizens who are in vulnerable conditions, providing them with financial assistance. This programme is a part of the Assurance Package that was announced by the Deputy Minister and Finance Minister, Mr Lawrence Wong, during Budget 2024. This programme is aimed at providing financial stability to those individuals who need it and are eligible. To know more about the topic “Singapore’s $1,920 CDC Vouchers—Claim Before May 1st or Miss Out,” please read the complete article.
Singapore’s $1,920 CDC Vouchers
Good news for Singaporeans has arrived; the government has officially launched the CDC Vouchers Scheme for eligible individuals. This programme is designed to support low-income individuals financially and help them with their daily expenses, which they are unable to afford.
The CDC (Community Development Council) Vouchers Scheme was initiated to motivate local spending and help Singaporean families.
The individuals or families will be provided $300 worth of vouchers in 2025, split across two redemption periods. However, there are other rumours also about the amount that will be distributed. One is $1,920, and the other one is $500. The CDC vouchers are meant to assist households in managing cost of living problems and can be used at participating hawkers, heartland merchants, and supermarkets.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday (April 15), Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community, and Youth Low Yen Ling noted that over 1.28 million Singaporean households had claimed January’s CDC vouchers. “Close to $300 million, of which more than $142 million has been spent at participating hawkers and heartland merchants, and more than $157 million has been spent at participating supermarkets,” she said.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for these vouchers, you must fulfil the eligibility criteria as follows:
- You must be a citizen of Singapore, or at least one citizen member must be in your household.
- This scheme does not include foreigners and permanent residents.
- You must have an active Singpass account for digital claims and verification.
- There are no income and asset thresholds and no limit on property ownership.
- These people are also eligible: young couples in BTO flats, seniors living alone, multi-generational families, and single-parent households.
How to Claim the CDC Vouchers?
There are two ways to claim your CDC voucher. These are
Online
- First, visit the official website of the CDC vouchers.
- There, you can log in by using your SingPass. If prompted, complete two-factor authentication using your mobile phone or digital token.
- Claim your household’s vouchers.
- You will get a QR code through SMS for redemption at stores. You can use the vouchers at participating stores until December 31, 2025. Any unspent vouchers will expire after this date.
In Person
- Visit your nearest community centre.
- Bring along your NRIC or legal ID for verification purposes.
- The staff will help you with printing vouchers.
Where Can You Use CDC Vouchers?
You can use these CDC vouchers wherever it is mentioned in the teal CDC decal that “CDC Vouchers Accepted Here.” These include:
- Hawker stalls
- Kopitiams
- Mini-marts
- Traditional medicine halls
- Tailor
- Bicycle repair services
Look for the yellow CDC decal at major supermarkets, including:
- NTUC FairPrice
- Giant
- Sheng Siong
- Cold Storage
- Prime Supermarket
- Hao Mart
Key Advice
You must use your vouchers very carefully to maintain your financial budget. Here is some key advice that you should remember:
- Make a Plan: Always make a plan for the future about how much you will spend on each expense. You can use them systematically for essential items like groceries, toiletries, and other food items.
- Share Link: The CDC vouchers have given a facility to share the link with your household members who do the regular shopping for essentials.
- Shop on Discounts: It is advised to shop at supermarkets whenever there is an offer or promotion going on to get discounts. Many stores allow you to combine CDC vouchers with in-store discounts and loyalty points.
Fact Check: Claim Before May 1st or Miss Out
The government of Singapore has officially announced the CDC vouchers that are aimed at assisting households financially. However, the amount may vary due to certain reasons. The official amount declared by the government is $300 and $500, which will be distributed in 2 phases. The $1,920 may be a made-up amount or can be claimed by adding extra benefits from other schemes if you are eligible. You will have to claim the vouchers before the deadline, or you’ll miss out on them. Also, there is a certain time limit (Dec 31, 2025) to spend the vouchers; otherwise, they’ll expire.