More than 75 per cent of Singaporean households claim latest tranche of CDC vouchers: Low Yen Ling

SINGAPORE – More than a million households in Singapore have claimed their CDC vouchers since the latest tranche was disbursed on May 13.

That means more than 75 per cent of the 1.33 million Singaporean households have taken up the $500 vouchers, which are meant to help with daily household expenses and also support heartland businesses.

In a Facebook post on May 21, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling said the high rate of claims suggests a “growing familiarity and comfort with the vouchers’ quick and easy digital claim process”.

The amount the Government has spent on the vouchers scheme adds up to about $1.99 billion since the scheme started in December 2021, Ms Low added.

She said: “For both sets of CDC vouchers issued in January and May this year, more than $398 million has been spent, with about $185 million used at participating hawkers and heartland merchants, and more than $213 million at participating supermarkets.”

In January, Singaporean households were given $300 worth of CDC vouchers to help ease the impact of rising costs.

“This brings the total spent amount to over $1.99 billion, since the scheme started in December 2021, with the aim of helping Singaporean households and supporting heartland businesses,” she added.

The CDC vouchers were introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The vouchers were aimed at showing appreciation to Singaporeans for their solidarity during the period, as well as to support businesses.

The scheme carried on after the pandemic – to help cushion the impact of rising prices on Singaporeans.

The latest tranche was given out from May 13. Half of the $500 vouchers can be used at participating supermarkets, and the other half can be used at participating hawker stalls and heartland merchants.

The vouchers can be claimed online at go.gov.sg/cdcv, with both disbursements in 2025 valid until Dec 31, 2025.