In 2025, the Singapore Government will yet again issue S$800 worth of CDC (Community Development Council) Vouchers to every eligible household. It is a continuation of support measures established under the Assurance Package, intended to support citizens in their struggles against the rising cost of living. The CDC Voucher scheme can ease household expenditures while providing support to the local pocket-size businesses of the heartland, hawkers, and small retailers.
This year, the voucher payout will be given out in two instalments of S$400 each, with the first tranche already out for claiming from 3 January 2025. The next half will roll out in the second half of the year, bringing the total disbursement of CDC Vouchers to S$800 per household this year, a record disbursement value by far since 2020 when the scheme was first rolled out.
CDC Vouchers: The More Detailed Categorisation of Benefits
Half the CDC Vouchers are meant for use at participating heartland merchants and hawkers while the other half goes to use in the supermarkets. This means that a purchaser can pay S$400 to hawkers standing to sell food, mom-and-pop stores to sell some stuff, and general retailers while the remaining S$400 is to be used at the supermarket giants.
This arrangement thus supports local businesses and at the same time ensures that families can buy groceries for themselves conveniently and affordably.
Table: CDC Vouchers Allocation for 2025
| Voucher Category | Amount (Per Tranche) | Annual Total | Where to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Merchants/Hawkers | S$200 | S$400 | Coffeeshops, market stalls, retail shops |
| Supermarkets | S$200 | S$400 | NTUC FairPrice, Giant, Sheng Siong, Prime, etc. |
Eligibility and Household Coverage
All Singaporean households are eligible for the CDC Vouchers in 2025. Eligibility is not concerned with income, employment, or age. The vouchers are distributed per household, not per person, meaning every residential address occupied by Singaporeans is entitled to receive one set of vouchers.
Foreigners and PRs (Permanent Residents) are not eligible. Yet, mixed households with at least one Singapore citizen may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, subject to further stipulations on household composition and policy guidelines.
How to Claim the CDC Vouchers in 2025
Claims for the vouchers are easy and fully digital. Every eligible household will receive an SMS from the government providing a link to Redeem.SG from where they can securely access their vouchers.
Claiming Instructions:
- Click on the link from the SMS or visit the CDC Voucher website.
- Log in using your Singpass.
- The vouchers will display in the form of a QR code.
- You can share the link to the vouchers with other members of the household.
After being claimed, vouchers are usable in multiple transactions until either the balance gets exhausted or the expiry date has passed. On the same website, you can check who is taking part in the voucher scheme.
Voucher Validity and Expiry Date
Vouchers issued in January 2025 expire on December 31, 2025. If the second tranche is issued mid-year, it will have the same expiry date. Households are advised to use their vouchers early, especially before festive periods when demand for local businesses is high.
Vouchers Accepted At
Over 23,000 hawkers and heartland merchants in the five CDC districts accept these vouchers. These include:
- Wet markets
- Food courts
- Provision shops
- Bakeries
- Clinics
- Hair salons
The supermarket coupons are accepted at the national major chains like:
- NTUC FairPrice
- Sheng Siong
- Giant
- Prime Supermarket
Participating stores carry the CDC Vouchers decal, and merchants will scan the digital QR voucher for redemption.
Benefits of CDC Vouchers
CDC Voucher Scheme is a win-win initiative supporting both households and local businesses. For households, it means direct savings on household essentials, daily meals, and groceries. For merchants, it offers increased foot traffic and sales in an increasingly digital economy.
It also encourages social mingling among residents, having them rally around local stores rather than large e-commerce platforms.
No Application Required
There is no need to apply for the 2025 vouchers manually. The government will automatically send out SMS notifications to eligible households when the window for redemption opens. If you have not received any message, then you may visit the CDC Vouchers page to check eligibility using your Singpass.
Households experiencing difficulties in the digital space can take assistance from their community centres or CDC Helpdesk to obtain printed paper vouchers.
Conclusion
Singapore’s S$800 CDC Vouchers in 2025 offer timely, practical support to households that are wrestling with economic uncertainties and rising inflation. By striking a balance between household relief and community development, the scheme continues to be supportive in social and economic resilience in the country.