August 2025 has brought some good news for Singaporean households: every household is eligible for a $500 CDC (Community Development Council) Voucher payout as part of the government’s ongoing support to tackle the rising cost of living. Here’s what you need to know about this initiative, who qualifies, and how you can redeem your vouchers.
Who Is Eligible for the $500 CDC Vouchers?
- Every Singaporean household qualifies for the $500 CDC Voucher payout. There are no income or property ownership restrictions, making this a truly universal benefit for all local families.
- Only households with at least one Singaporean citizen are eligible to claim.
- The CDC voucher is a household benefit, not an individual payout. Only one household member needs to claim on behalf of everyone living with them.
Key Voucher Details
- Amount: $500
- Distribution Date: Claimable from 13 May 2025
- Expiry: Vouchers are valid until 31 December 2025
- Allocation: The $500 is split equally into $250 for heartland merchants and hawkers and $250 for participating supermarkets.
How to Redeem Your CDC Vouchers
The process to claim and use your CDC Vouchers is simple and digital-first, but there’s also help for those who prefer physical vouchers.
1. Claiming Your Vouchers:
- Visit the official site: go.gov.sg/cdcv.
- Use your Singpass account to log in.
- Select the scheme labelled “CDC Vouchers 2025 (May)”.
- Once claimed, you’ll receive a unique voucher link via SMS from “gov.sg”. This link can be shared with family members living in the same household.
- For households without access to digital devices, vouchers can be printed out at the nearest Community Centre/Club with assistance.
2. Using the Vouchers:
- Present your digital voucher QR code or printed voucher to participating hawkers, local shops, or supermarkets.
- Look for merchants displaying the CDC Voucher decal—over 23,000 local businesses, markets, and supermarkets are participating.
- When making a purchase, select the amount from your vouchers and show the code for scanning.
- No change will be given if your purchase is less than the voucher value, so plan accordingly.
- Vouchers cannot be used online, only at physical participating outlets.
3. Security and Validity:
- Always check your SMS comes from “gov.sg” and starts with the official redeem link.
- The vouchers are as valuable as cash—lost paper vouchers cannot be reissued, so keep them safe.
- The $500 must be claimed and spent by the end of December 2025.
Why the CDC Vouchers Matter
These vouchers help reduce daily expenses and support heartland businesses and hawker culture. They’re a practical way for all Singaporean households to find relief amidst rising costs, while also channelling vital spending into local communities.
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If you haven’t claimed yours, it’s not too late—visit the official website or your nearest Community Club for help. The CDC Voucher scheme continues to be one of Singapore’s most inclusive and widely-used cost-of-living support policies!