About 3 million S’poreans to receive $100-$600 in cash next month! How much can you get?

About 3 million S’poreans to receive $100-$600 in cash next month! How much can you get?

The Straits Times - Singapore·2025-11-07 10:05

SINGAPORE - Some three million adult Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2026 will receive a cash payment of between $100 and $600 from Dec 5.

The payouts are part of the enhanced Assurance Package that was

announced in Budget 2023

, with the sum dispensed dependent on one’s assessable income and the number of properties owned.

In a statement on Nov 7, the Ministry of Finance said the Assurance Package cash payments “help defray living expenses for Singaporean households and provide more support for lower- to middle-income families”.

During Budget 2023, it was announced that the Assurance Package will be topped up by $3 billion, bringing the total amount to be eventually disbursed to $9.6 billion.

Further enhancements were made, and it now provides more than $10 billion in cash payouts, MediSave top-ups and CDC vouchers, as well as additional U-Save and service and conservancy charges rebates o households.

Those who link their NRIC to PayNow by Nov 23 will receive the payouts first, by Dec 5, said the ministry.

To find out one’s eligibility for the payout, visit

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