To help citizens cope with increasing living costs, the Singapore government has rolled out the CDC Vouchers Scheme 2025, a substantial initiative offering S$800 worth of vouchers per household across the year. This effort is not only a means to reduce daily financial burdens but also a strategic move to uplift local businesses and hawkers in Singapore’s heartlands.
Introduced under the broader Assurance Package during Budget 2025 by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, the CDC Vouchers are part of a comprehensive suite of benefits tailored to support residents with inflation, household needs, and food expenses.
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What Is the CDC Vouchers Scheme?
The CDC Vouchers Scheme has become a familiar form of support for Singaporean families, launched in response to the need for inflation relief and local economic stimulation. The 2025 scheme has two disbursements:
- S$500 issued in May 2025
- S$300 to be disbursed in January 2026
This means each eligible household will receive a total of S$800 in vouchers over the year. These vouchers can be used at a wide array of merchants, including supermarkets, hawker stalls, and neighborhood shops.
The scheme ties into larger government initiatives such as:
- The Assurance Package, aimed at supporting all households during tough economic times.
- The Cost-of-Living Package announced in September 2023, worth S$1.1 billion, designed to further offset daily cost increases.
Overview
| Category | May 2025 Vouchers | January 2026 Vouchers |
|---|---|---|
| Amount Disbursed | S$500 | S$300 |
| Claim Start Date | 12 May 2025 | 3 January 2026 |
| Validity Period | Till 31 Dec 2025 | Till 31 Dec 2025 |
| Where to Use | Hawkers, Merchants, Supermarkets | Same as May disbursement |
| Total Annual Benefit | S$800 per household |
How to Claim Your CDC Vouchers
Claiming your vouchers is a straightforward, user-friendly digital process:
- Visit the official claim portal: go.gov.sg/cdcv
- Log in with your Singpass as the household representative.
- Follow the guided steps to retrieve your digital vouchers.
- Once claimed, vouchers are stored securely and can be used anytime before the expiry date.
- Vouchers are issued per household and can be used by any household member.
This seamless process ensures no family is left behind and that the vouchers are easily accessible even from mobile devices.
Where Can You Use the CDC Vouchers?
The CDC Vouchers offer broad usability across Singapore’s most frequented shopping locations and service providers, supporting both consumers and small businesses alike.
1. Heartland Merchants & Hawker Centres
Use your vouchers at:
- Provision shops for groceries and household supplies.
- Hawker stalls for local food such as chicken rice, laksa, nasi lemak.
- Convenience stores and general shops for daily items.
This widespread usage boosts local commerce and sustains small businesses in the heartlands.
2. Supermarkets
Vouchers are accepted at major supermarket chains such as:
- FairPrice: Popular for fresh produce, cleaning supplies, and essentials.
- Cold Storage: Offers a wide range of imported and premium items.
- Giant Singapore: Known for affordable bulk purchases and family packs.
These retailers occasionally offer bonus deals or return vouchers to enhance the value of your CDC vouchers.
3. Specialty Stores and Services
Beyond food and groceries, your vouchers can also be used at:
- Bakeries and confectioneries
- Tailor shops
- Optical stores for glasses or basic eyewear
A full, constantly updated list of participating merchants is available on the CDC Vouchers official website.
Terms and Conditions
Before you use the vouchers, make sure you’re aware of these rules:
- Vouchers are valid only in SGD and at participating merchants displaying the official CDC decal.
- They cannot be refunded, renewed, or exchanged for cash.
- Vouchers cannot be used to buy restricted items such as:
- Alcohol
- Cigarettes
- Lottery products
- Fuel or petrol
- Printed vouchers (if any) are not replaceable if lost or damaged.
- Expired or tampered-with vouchers may be rejected by merchants.
Detailed terms are listed on the official CDC Voucher portal.
Final Reminder
If you haven’t claimed your vouchers yet, make sure you do so before December 31, 2025. After this date, unclaimed vouchers will expire, and you might miss out on substantial savings.
FAQs
Q1: Who is eligible to receive the S$800 CDC vouchers?
A: All Singaporean households are eligible to claim these vouchers.
Q2: Can I use the CDC vouchers in supermarkets?
A: Yes, you can use them at major supermarkets like FairPrice, Cold Storage, and Giant.
Q3: What happens if I don’t use the vouchers before the deadline?
A: Unused vouchers will expire and cannot be refunded or rolled over.
