In a continued effort to ease cost-of-living pressures, the Singapore government has announced that over 2 million households will receive S$300 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers starting this week. This move is part of the broader Assurance Package and the enhanced Budget 2025 provisions aimed at helping Singaporeans manage inflation, especially in everyday spending.
The vouchers are fully digital, easily redeemable, and widely accepted at hawker stalls, supermarkets, and heartland shops. However, they must be used before 31st April 2025 or they will expire. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to claim them, where to spend them, and why this initiative matters.
S$300 CDC Vouchers Arriving for 2 Million Singapore Homes
| Detail | Information |
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| Voucher Amount | S$300 per household |
| Distribution Start | April 2025 |
| Voucher Type | Digital, sent via SMS link |
| Components | S$150 for hawkers/heartland shops, S$150 for supermarkets |
| Who Gets It | All Singaporean households |
| Claim Method | Online via go.gov.sg/cdcv using Singpass |
| Where to Use | Hawker stalls, local shops, NTUC, Giant, Sheng Siong, Cold Storage, Prime |
| Expiry Date | 31st April 2025 |
| Official Website | go.gov.sg/cdcv |
What Are CDC Vouchers?
CDC Vouchers are a government initiative under the Assurance Package to help households manage rising costs and to boost spending at local businesses.
Voucher Breakdown
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S$150: Usable at hawker centres, heartland shops, and small local businesses
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S$150: Accepted at participating supermarket chains
These vouchers are accepted at thousands of locations across Singapore and are designed to encourage spending within the community.
Who Is Eligible?
Eligibility is broad and inclusive:
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Every Singaporean household qualifies
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No income assessment or application required
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Eligibility is based on being registered under a household address in either HDB or private housing records
Whether you’re a single, couple, family, or senior household, you will receive the full S$300 package.
How to Claim the Vouchers
The process to claim your vouchers is fully digital and streamlined.
Steps to Redeem:
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Visit go.gov.sg/cdcv
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Log in using your Singpass
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The system checks your household eligibility
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A digital voucher link will be sent to your phone via SMS
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Show the QR code at participating stores to redeem instantly
For Help:
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Residents who need assistance can visit their nearest Community Centre (CC) or Residents’ Committee (RC) for in-person support.
Where Can You Use the Vouchers?
Heartland Businesses (S$150 portion):
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Hawker stalls
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Provision shops
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Neighborhood merchants
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Look for the CDC Vouchers decal at the shopfront
Supermarkets (S$150 portion):
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NTUC FairPrice
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Sheng Siong
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Giant
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Cold Storage
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Prime Supermarket
These major chains are conveniently located in most residential areas, making it easy for families to make full use of the vouchers.
Voucher Validity: Deadline is 31st April 2025
All vouchers must be used by 31st April 2025. After this date, unused vouchers will expire permanently.
This expiration encourages timely spending and provides an immediate boost to local businesses still recovering from economic disruptions.
Economic and Social Impact
This scheme is part of the broader Assurance Package, created to cushion the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) hike which began in 2023 and continued in 2024. The S$300 payout is meant to soften the blow for middle- and lower-income households.
Broader Goals:
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Inject over S$600 million into the economy
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Support small businesses affected by rising costs and slower demand
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Ensure equitable relief across household types
Public Feedback and Response
Past editions of the CDC vouchers were well received:
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Simple and quick to claim
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Broadly accepted at local and major retailers
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No application process
Some feedback included requests for:
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Longer validity periods
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Broader usage (e.g., transport or healthcare)
Despite this, the programme stands out for its ease of use, wide accessibility, and its dual benefit—supporting both families and local businesses.
FAQs
1. Do I need to apply for the vouchers?
No application is needed. If you’re part of a registered household in Singapore, you automatically qualify.
2. Can I share the vouchers with my family members?
Yes. The SMS link can be forwarded, and anyone in the household can use it to redeem vouchers.
3. What if I lose the voucher link?
You can revisit go.gov.sg/cdcv and log in again using Singpass to retrieve your voucher.
4. What happens if I don’t use the vouchers by the deadline?
Unused vouchers will expire on 31st April 2025 and cannot be refunded or reinstated.
5. Are permanent residents (PRs) eligible?
No. Only Singaporean households qualify for the CDC Voucher Scheme.
6. Can I use the vouchers at online stores?
No. Vouchers must be used in-person at participating physical outlets.
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