With the rising cost of living, the Singapore government continues to support households through the Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers Scheme. In 2025, every Singaporean household will receive a total of SGD 800 in CDC Vouchers — SGD 300 available from January and SGD 500 from May. These vouchers must be claimed and fully used by 31 December 2025, offering valuable savings on daily essentials such as groceries, meals, medical services, and even pet care. Whether you’re shopping at heartland stores or dining at hawker centres, these vouchers help ease the financial burden. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know — from how to claim your vouchers and where you can use them, to important limitations and practical tips for making the most of every dollar before the deadline arrives.
Background and Eligibility
What are CDC Vouchers?
CDC Vouchers are part of Singapore’s Assurance Package, designed to mitigate cost-of-living pressures by providing targeted financial aid to households, directly redeemable at heartland businesses, hawker centres and supermarkets.
How much and when?
In 2025, households receive:
- SGD 300 (CDC Vouchers Scheme January) – available from 3 January 2025
- SGD 500 (CDC Vouchers Scheme May) – available from 13 May 2025 This totals SGD 800, all valid for use until 31 December 2025
1.3 Who qualifies?
All Singaporean households are eligible, regardless of income. Only one household member needs to claim via Singpass on behalf of the entire household.
How to Claim Your CDC Vouchers
Step-by-step guide
- Visit go.gov.sg/cdcv and select either “CDC Vouchers 2025 (Jan)” or “CDC Vouchers 2025 (May)”.
- Log in using Singpass; smartphone required.
- One member completes the claim—only one SMS link per tranche.
- You’ll receive a unique voucher link via SMS from “gov.sg” (or occasionally “RedeemSG”) – do not share personal.
- Should you accidentally delete the SMS, simply log in again to retrieve your link .
No Singpass or smartphone?
Residents without Singpass or a smartphone can visit their nearest Community Centre/Club (CC) for help. Ensure you bring NRIC and proof of household if claiming on behalf of another.
Sharing Your Vouchers
The voucher link can be shared via any messaging platform (SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram), enabling household distribution. Ensure only trusted persons access it—loss or misuse is not reversible .
Where to Use CDC Vouchers
Redeemable island-wide at participating:
- Hawker centres and heartland merchants (e.g. bakeries, clinics, hair salons, pet stores)
- Supermarkets including major chains (FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Cold Storage, etc.) and smaller community grocer.
Over 23 000 outlets accept vouchers, displaying teal decals for hawkers and yellow decals for supermarkets. Use the CDC Vouchers locator tool on the official site to check participating merchants.
Exclusions
CDC Vouchers cannot be used for:
- Lottery
- Petrol/diesel
- Alcohol
- Cigarettes
- Online purchases.
How to Redeem at Point of Sale
- Select voucher type (hawker/merchant or supermarket) and desired denomination ($2, $5, $10) on your voucher link page.
- Generate a QR code.
- Present it to cashier; they scan it. Up to 15 vouchers per QR allowed to ensure scannability.
- The amount is deducted immediately; if your bill exceeds the voucher, pay the difference with other methods.
Important Limitations & Accessories
- No cashback for unused value; aim to match voucher amount closely with purchase.
- Balance tracking is accessible via your voucher link page.
- Lost voucher links? Just log in again to get a new SMS link
- Expired vouchers cannot be reinstated after 31 Dec 2025
Claiming Issues & Address Changes
If your household address changes (e.g., new flat purchase), and vouchers have been claimed for previous occupants, visiting your CC with proof (NRIC, tenancy docs) may allow for an appeal.
Maximising CDC Vouchers
NTUC advises to:
- Use supermarket vouchers ($250) for bulk essentials: rice, cooking oil, toiletries
- Spend heartland vouchers at hawkers or merchants: fresh food, meals, services.
- Combine voucher usage with ongoing promotions at supermarkets to stretch value .
- Keep vouchers accessible (e.g. screenshot as backup) and regularly check for balance updates .
Beyond one-off savings
NTUC also suggests using voucher-freed cash to build emergency funds, pay down high-interest debt, or invest in personal development (e.g. SkillsFuture).
CDC Vouchers vs Other Schemes
It’s useful to understand how CDC Vouchers complement other government support:
- SG60 Vouchers (Seniors/GST): expire Dec 2026 — note longer validity than CDC’s Dec 2025.
- GST Vouchers for utilities and transport bills.
- Child LifeSG credits, Edusave top-ups, ComCare, etc. – CDC Vouchers serve immediate daily expense needs.
Tactical Use Cases
Grocery shopping
Combine supermarket vouchers with bulk promotions—3-for-2 amongst staples—to reduce out-of-pocket costs substantially .
Family meals at hawker centres
Use heartland vouchers for daily meal purchases: $2–$10 denominations fit neatly with typical hawker stall prices.
10.3 Essential services
Use vouchers at clinics (Q&M etc.), pet stores, dental clinics, salons, opticians and florists—common household providers.
FAQs
- Multiple households in one flat? Each separate Singaporean household is entitled to its own vouchers.
- Can I claim on behalf of elderly parents? Yes, if you have their Singpass credentials.
- What if link doesn’t arrive? Re-login to go.gov.sg/cdcv, or visit your CC by 15 Dec 2025 if claiming address-related cases.
- Scam alerts: Official SMS will come from gov.sg or RedeemSG—never include requests for bank or personal info.
Preparing for Expiry
With the deadline approaching, here’s your checklist:
| Task | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Claim January tranche | As soon as possible |
| Claim May tranche | After 13 May 2025 |
| Track spending | Regularly via link |
| Spend entire SGD 800 | By 31 December 2025 |
| Contact CC for issues | Before 15 December 2025 |
Conclusion
The 2025 CDC Vouchers Scheme brings timely support to Singaporean households amid rising living costs. Each household will receive SGD 800 in total — a helpful boost that can go a long way when used wisely. With a simple digital claim process and wide acceptance across hawker centres, supermarkets, and neighbourhood shops, the vouchers are easy to use for daily needs like food, groceries, healthcare, and more. To get the most out of this benefit, it’s a good idea to plan your spending. Use the vouchers on essentials you already buy, combine them with store promotions, and share the voucher link with trusted household members. Don’t forget, all vouchers must be claimed and fully used by 31 December 2025 — they won’t roll over or be extended. Claim early, track your balance, and make every cent count to ease your household expenses throughout the year.