S$800 CDC Vouchers 2025: Who’s Eligible and How to Redeem in Singapore

S$800 CDC Vouchers in 2025: What It Means

In Budget 2025, the Singapore government announced that every Singaporean household will receive a total of S$800 in CDC (Community Development Council) Vouchers for 2025. This scheme is designed to help households cope with the rising cost of living by providing additional spending assistance.

The S$800 is distributed in two tranches:

• S$300: Available from 3 January 2025
• S$500: Available from 13 May 2025

Both tranches are valid until 31 December 2025, giving households time to claim and spend them.

These vouchers are in addition to any earlier CDC voucher payouts made in prior years under the Assurance Package.

Who Qualifies for the S$800 CDC Vouchers?

1. Household-Based Eligibility

• The scheme is aimed at Singaporean households, not individuals. That means households with at least one Singapore Citizen are eligible to claim.
• Households made up entirely of Permanent Residents (PRs) or non-citizens are not eligible under this scheme.

2. No Means Test / No Income Criterion

• The S$800 CDC voucher rollout in 2025 is universal among Singaporean households, regardless of income level. There is no means test.
• This initiative is part of the government’s broader cost-of-living support package.

3. One Household Claim

• Only one representative per household needs to claim the vouchers (on behalf of the entire household) using their Singpass.
• The voucher link (once claimed) can be shared with other household members to spend as needed.

4. Exceptions / Special Situations

• Households that have recently moved may need to update their address or appeal at their Community Centre (CC) if the voucher claim is tied to the old address.
• Residents without smartphones or who face difficulty using digital means can get assistance at CCs or digital help centres.

In short, any Singaporean household can claim S$800 in CDC vouchers in 2025, with no income test and one claim per household.

How to Claim the S$800 CDC Vouchers

Claiming the CDC vouchers is a simple digital process. Below is the step-by-step guide:

For the January 2025 Tranche (S$300)

1. From 3 January 2025, visit the official website
2. Select CDC Vouchers 2025 (January)
3. Log in with Singpass
4. Claim the vouchers on behalf of your household
5. Receive an SMS with your unique voucher link
6. Use or share the voucher link with household members
7. If the link is lost, you can retrieve it by logging in again

For the May 2025 Tranche (S$500)

1. From 13 May 2025, go to the same website
2. Select CDC Vouchers 2025 (May)
3. Log in with Singpass
4. Claim vouchers for your household
5. Receive an SMS with the voucher link
6. The process is the same as the January tranche
7. This tranche is split into $250 for heartland merchants & hawkers and $250 for supermarkets

Key Points to Note

• No notification letters will be issued for the May 2025 tranche
• The voucher link should begin with the official government URL
• If you lose the SMS, you can retrieve the voucher link online
• Each household gets a unique link per tranche (January and May are separate)
• All vouchers must be claimed and used before 31 December 2025

How to Use / Spend the CDC Vouchers

Once claimed, here’s how the vouchers can be used:

Allocation Between Merchant Types

• The May 2025 tranche (S$500) is split: S$250 for heartland merchants & hawkers, S$250 for supermarkets
• The January 2025 tranche (S$300) is also divided similarly

Participating Merchants & Outlets

• You can use the vouchers at hawker centres, provision shops, heartland merchants, supermarkets, and more
• Participating supermarkets include FairPrice, Giant, Cold Storage, Sheng Siong, and others
• Participating hawkers or shops usually display a decal or sign that says they accept CDC vouchers

How the Payment Works

• Show the QR code voucher link at the store
• The merchant scans the QR to deduct the voucher amount
• Vouchers come in fixed denominations (e.g. $2, $5, $10)
• You can use up to 15 vouchers per QR code per transaction
• Vouchers cannot be used for petrol, alcohol, cigarettes, or lottery products

Timeline & Validity

Tranche	Amount	Claim Start	Expiry Date
January 2025	S$300	3 January 2025	31 December 2025
May 2025	S$500	13 May 2025	31 December 2025

Both tranches must be claimed and used by 31 December 2025. Any unclaimed or unused vouchers will expire after this date.

Examples & Illustrations

• A household claims the January vouchers in early 2025, receives the link via SMS, and spends half at a supermarket and half at a hawker stall
• In May, the same household logs in again, claims the next S$500, and spends accordingly over the rest of the year
• If one household member already claimed the vouchers, other members do not need to claim again — the portal shows who has already claimed
• If someone moves house, they may need to update their address or visit a Community Centre to resolve voucher claim issues

Key Tips, Warnings & Common Issues

Scam Awareness & Security

• Only use the official government website to claim vouchers
• Voucher links should come from “gov.sg” SMS and start with the official link format
• Never share banking or personal details when claiming vouchers
• Be cautious of unofficial links circulating online or via SMS

Missed Claims / Address Changes

• If vouchers were not claimed at a previous address, you may need to appeal at a CC to get vouchers for your new address
• If vouchers were claimed by a previous resident, you’ll need assistance from CCs for resolution

Usage Rules & Limits

• You must use vouchers within their designated spending categories — supermarket vouchers cannot be used at hawker stalls and vice versa
• Vouchers cannot be used for prohibited items
• Expired vouchers will not be reissued or extended

Benefits & Policy Goals

• The S$800 CDC vouchers are part of a national support strategy to ease cost-of-living pressures
• They also help boost spending at heartland businesses, hawkers, and local shops
• The universal distribution ensures all Singaporean households receive support, even those not eligible for means-tested schemes
• Splitting the vouchers between supermarkets and small merchants supports a balanced, inclusive economy

Summary: What Singaporean Households Must Know

1. Total Voucher Amount: S$800 in 2025, split into S$300 (Jan) and S$500 (May)
2. Eligibility: Every Singaporean household, no income test required
3. Claiming Process: Use Singpass to claim via official website; only one household member needs to claim
4. Usage: Spend digitally at approved supermarkets, hawkers, and heartland shops
5. Validity: All vouchers must be used by 31 December 2025
6. Caution: Avoid scams, double-check URLs, and update your address if you’ve moved

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