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Singapore’s CDC Vouchers Scheme returns in 2025, offering S$800 per household across two tranches — S$500 in May and S$300 in January 2026.
Here’s everything you need to know about expiry deadlines, eligibility, claiming, and smart usage of your vouchers.
What’s New in 2025?
The CDC Vouchers Scheme was included in Budget 2025 as part of ongoing cost‑of‑living support. In 2025
- Every Singaporean household receives S$800 total: S$300 in January and S$500 in May.
- Both 2025 tranches expire on 31 December 2025, so vouchers must be claimed and redeemed before year-end .
Who Qualifies?
- Open to all Singapore citizen households.
- No income or property restrictions apply — it’s universal within citizenship.
- One household member aged 21+ with Singpass can claim for everyone.
Payment Details & Distribution
| Tranche | Amount | Issue Date | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | S$300 | 3 Jan 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| May 2025 | S$500 | From 13 May 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Total for 2025 | S$800 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
Claim the May vouchers starting 13 May 2025 via go.gov.sg/cdcv .. January vouchers were accessible from 3 Jan.
How to Claim & Redeem
Claiming Steps
- Visit go.gov.sg/cdcv starting 13 May 2025.
- Log in with Singpass and select CDC Vouchers 2025 (May).
- Receive a unique SMS link post-claim.
- Household uses QR codes to redeem S$2, S$5, or S$10 credits at merchant.
Spending Locations
Redeem vouchers at heartland merchants, hawker centres, supermarkets, and select clinics, bakeries, pet stores, salons — look for CDC decals.
Smart Usage Tips
- Prioritize expiry-sensitive needs—use vouchers before 31 Dec 2025.
- Diversify usage — split May’s S$500 into S$250 for supermarkets and S$250 for hawkers.
- Shop strategically—plan redemptions around monthly essentials.
- Verify merchants using the CDC portal to avoid disappointment.
Why It Matters
- Additional S$800 is timely support for rising living costs.
- Promotes sustainability of heartland businesses and SMEs.
- Automatic claims via Singpass — streamlined and universal.
Singaporean households are set to benefit from S$800 in CDC vouchers during 2025, with both tranches expiring on 31 December 2025.
Ensure you claim via Singpass, spend at eligible merchants, and redeem before expiry to maximize your support.
FAQs
Q1: Can I claim the vouchers after expiry?
No. Both tranches expire 31 Dec 2025 — unclaimed vouchers cannot be redeemed.
Q2: Does the household need to apply again after January?
Yes. January and May vouchers are claimed separately via the portal.
Q3: Can I spend vouchers online?
Only at participating merchants that accept QR-code redemption—not general eCommerce.