SINGAPORE - Some 1.2 million past and present national servicemen will receive $200 in LifeSG credits by November.

The move was first announced during Budget 2024.

The credits, which can be used at online or physical merchants that accept payment via PayNow or Nets QR, are valid for a year.

The LifeSG credits will be progressively disbursed to those eligible by Nov 30, said the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs in a joint statement on Oct 30.

Once the amount has been credited, the national serviceman will receive an SMS notification from the gov.sg Sender ID, and a notification letter to their registered address.

All national servicemen can access their LifeSG credits and check the validity through the LifeSG mobile app.

Those who are unable to access the credits digitally can request hardcopy vouchers by contacting the NS Call Centre at 1800-367-6767 or contact@ns.gov.sg.

The credits aim to recognise the contributions of national servicemen to Singapore’s defence and security, said the joint statement.