Singapore’s Ministry of Finance and Community Development Councils (CDCs) are disbursing another round of S$300 CDC vouchers this May 2025, helping residents offset the cost of essential goods and services. The initiative is part of the broader Assurance Package under Budget 2025 and aims to ease the burden of everyday living expenses across all income levels.
Here’s everything you need to know about the vouchers—including claiming steps, eligibility, and where you can use them.
What Are the S$300 CDC Vouchers?
The CDC vouchers are digital coupons worth S$300 that can be used for shopping at designated local businesses, including supermarkets, hawker centers, and small neighborhood shops. In 2025, the government has committed to distributing S$800 worth of vouchers per household, in multiple phases.
For May 2025:
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S$150 can be used at supermarkets
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S$150 can be used at heartland merchants and hawker stalls
Participating supermarkets include:
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NTUC FairPrice
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Sheng Siong
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Giant
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Prime Supermarket
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U Stars
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Cold Storage
These vouchers help families purchase groceries, beverages, health essentials, and more.
Who Is Eligible for the S$300 CDC Voucher?
Eligibility is broad but clearly defined:
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At least one Singaporean citizen must live in the household
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Only one member per household may claim the voucher using their Singpass login
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Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners are not eligible
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The voucher is non-transferable outside of the claiming household
How to Claim the CDC Voucher in May 2025
If your household hasn’t claimed the S$300 CDC vouchers yet, here’s how you can do it:
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Go to the official voucher portal:
go.gov.sg/cdcv -
Select the correct program: CDC Vouchers 2025
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Log in with your Singpass account
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After successful login, an SMS with your voucher link will be sent from “gov.sg”
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Share this link with your family members so they can use it as well
No app installation is required. These digital vouchers can be redeemed directly via a mobile browser or SMS.
Voucher Validity and Expiry Date
The current round of S$300 CDC vouchers must be used by May 31, 2025. After this date, any unused balance will expire and cannot be rolled over to the next phase.
Another S$300 tranche is expected in June 2025, as part of the government’s extended support, bringing the total annual benefit to S$800 per household in 2025.
Where Can You Use the CDC Vouchers?
You can use these vouchers at any participating merchant, supermarket, or hawker stall that accepts CDC payments. To spend them:
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Click the voucher link received via SMS
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Select “Show Voucher” and choose your desired payment amount
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A QR code will be generated
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Present the QR code at checkout for the vendor to scan
Merchants may also offer special promotions or discounts when CDC vouchers are used—so it’s worth checking before making a purchase.
FAQs
Who qualifies for the S$300 CDC vouchers in May 2025?
Any Singaporean household with at least one citizen is eligible. Only one member needs to claim on behalf of the household.
What is the last date to use the May 2025 vouchers?
These vouchers must be used by May 31, 2025. After that, they will expire and become invalid.
Can I use the vouchers at any store?
No. The vouchers can only be used at participating supermarkets, heartland shops, and hawker centers that accept CDC payments.
Do I need to download an app to claim or spend the vouchers?
No app is needed. The entire process is handled through your Singpass login and the voucher link sent by SMS.
Will more vouchers be given later in 2025?
Yes. An additional S$300 tranche is expected in June 2025, bringing the year’s total CDC voucher amount to S$800 per household.
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