In a fresh wave of financial relief, the Singapore government is disbursing S$300 in CDC vouchers to over 2 million households this May 2025. The move is part of the expanded Assurance Package under Budget 2025, designed to help Singaporeans manage rising living costs by covering daily essentials like groceries and meals.
The vouchers are digital, simple to redeem, and usable across a wide range of outlets. However, there’s a crucial deadline—all vouchers must be spent by May 31, 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know.
What Are CDC Vouchers?
Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers are digital vouchers provided by the Singapore government to promote local spending and offer direct support to households. This initiative includes:
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S$150 for use at heartland shops and hawker stalls
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S$150 for use at participating supermarkets
These vouchers aim to help residents cope with inflation while simultaneously supporting small businesses.
Who Is Eligible?
Eligibility for the May 2025 CDC vouchers is universal:
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Every Singaporean household qualifies, regardless of income level
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The scheme applies to families in both HDB and private housing
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No application or income documents are required
If at least one Singaporean citizen is listed under your residential address, your household qualifies.
How to Claim Your S$300 CDC Vouchers
Claiming the vouchers is a fully digital process that takes just a few minutes:
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Visit the official CDC voucher portal
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Log in using your Singpass credentials
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Once verified, you’ll receive a voucher link via SMS
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Share the link with your family to use collectively
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Use the digital QR code at checkout when making purchases
Those unfamiliar with digital platforms can also visit their nearest Community Centre (CC) or Residents’ Committee (RC) for help.
Where Can the Vouchers Be Spent?
You can use your CDC vouchers at over 20,000 participating locations across Singapore.
For the S$150 Heartland Portion:
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Hawker stalls
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Local provision stores
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Small neighborhood retailers
For the S$150 Supermarket Portion:
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NTUC FairPrice
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Sheng Siong
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Cold Storage
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Giant
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Prime Supermarket
Look for stores displaying the CDC Vouchers decal to confirm they accept the payment.
Voucher Validity: Don’t Let Them Expire
All S$300 vouchers must be used by May 31, 2025. After this date, any unused balance will expire and cannot be reissued. This deadline is enforced to encourage spending that supports small businesses and hawkers.
Households are advised to plan their spending early to avoid losing the benefit.
Why This Scheme Matters
This round of vouchers is expected to inject over S$600 million into the local economy. It is a key element of Singapore’s long-term Assurance Package, aimed at softening the impact of GST hikes introduced in 2023 and 2024.
By channeling spending into local businesses, the government is not only supporting families but also revitalizing hawkers and small merchants struggling with post-pandemic recovery.
FAQs
Who will receive the S$300 CDC vouchers in May 2025?
Every Singaporean household is eligible. No income verification or applications are needed.
What is the last date to use the vouchers?
All vouchers must be redeemed by May 31, 2025. After that, they expire permanently.
How do I claim the vouchers?
Log in using your Singpass on the official CDC voucher website. After authentication, you’ll receive an SMS with your household’s voucher link.
Can I split the vouchers between family members?
Yes. The voucher link can be shared with other household members so everyone can use it for purchases.
Where can the vouchers be spent?
Use them at participating hawker stalls, heartland shops, and major supermarkets like NTUC FairPrice, Sheng Siong, and Giant.
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