In August 2025, eligible Singaporeans with a home Annual Value (AV) of up to $21,000 as of 31 December 2024, and an assessable income of up to $39,000, will receive a $850 GSTV Cash payout. Those with an AV between $21,001 and $31,000 receive $450, starting from August 6, 2025, via PayNow.
For Singaporeans with an annual income of up to $34,000 and property ownership that meets the criteria: Annual Value up to $21,000: Eligible Singaporeans can expect a cash payout of $850. Annual Value between $21,001 and $31,000: The cash payout will be $450.
All Singapore Citizens (SCs) aged 21 and above in 2025 will receive $600 in SG60 Vouchers. SC seniors aged 60 and above in 2025 will receive $200 more – a total of $800 in SG60 Vouchers.
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2026 will receive cash payments of between S$100 (US$77) and S$600 from Dec 5, 2025. This is part of the enhanced Assurance Package, which was announced in Budget 2023.
Assurance Package (AP) Cash in December 2025
Adult Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2026 will receive between $100 – $600 in cash payments from 5 December 2025 onwards under the enhanced Assurance Package (AP).
$600 to $900 cash payouts over 3 years from 2023 to 2025 for eligible Singapore Citizens aged 55 and above. Cash payouts of $600 to $900 for eligible Singapore Citizens aged 55 and above in February over 3 years, from 2023 to 2025.
Monthly payouts
The payout eligibility age is currently 65. You can set aside the: Basic Retirement Sum, if you own a property with a remaining lease that can last you till 95, or. Full Retirement Sum.
All adult Singaporeans born between 1966 and 2004 (aged 21 to 59 in 2025) will receive $600, while those born in 1965 and earlier (aged 60 and above in 2025) will receive $800. The higher quantum for seniors recognises their long-standing contributions to Singapore's growth and success.
Singapore's civil servants get a record 1.3 months bonus. Singapore's 1.7 month civil service bonus in 2025 is the highest since 2010.
Eligible Singapore Citizens born between 1950 and 1973 with lower MediSave savings will receive a one-time $500 MediSave Bonus in 2025. This helps them manage the increased MediShield Life premiums arising from the 2024 review.
About 850,000 lower-income senior Singapore citizens aged 55 years and above will receive $200 to $300 from the AP Seniors' Bonus in February 2025.
From 1 January 2025, the ERS was raised to double the current year's Full Retirement Sum to enable members to voluntarily commit more savings for even higher payouts. This allows members to get higher CPF LIFE monthly payouts of up to $3,440 for life from age 65 through CPF top-ups.
Starting December 5, 2025, Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2026 will receive cash payments ranging from S$100 to S$600. According to the Govbenefits website, as cited by Channel NewsAsia, the payout amounts will vary based on each recipient's assessable income and the number of properties owned.
According to the federal government, the maximum annual amount an individual may receive from July 2025 to June 2026 is $533, while a married or common-law couple could see up to $698 combined. The payment amounts are recalculated every July based on how much a family or individual earned in the previous tax year.
You can claim a GST refund in the following situations, when additional tax is paid or deposited due to errors or omissions. When dealers and deemed export goods or services are subject to refund or refund. Refunds can also be made for purchases made by UN agencies or embassies.
You must be aged 21 and above in 2025; Your Income Earned in 2023 as assessed by IRAS (Assessable Income (AI) for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2024) must not exceed $39,000; The Annual Value (AV) of your home (as indicated on your NRIC) as at 31 December 2024 must not exceed $31,000; and.
As announced in Budget 2025, all Singaporean households will receive an additional $800 in CDC Vouchers to help with daily expenses. The vouchers are distributed in two tranches — $500 in May 2025 and $300 in January 2026.
Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)
The AWS is also called the “13th month payment”. It is a single annual payment on top of an employee's total annual wage. AWS is not compulsory. Payment depends on what is in your employment contract or collective agreement.
Lower-income senior Singapore citizens will receive cash payments of $600 to $900 through the AP Seniors' Bonus. The AP Seniors' Bonus will be disbursed over three years, from 2023 to 2025. The last disbursement was made in February 2025.
Altogether, households will receive $800 in CDC Vouchers in Financial Year 2025 – $500 in May and another $300 in January 2026. This was announced in February by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong at Budget 2025, as part of the enhancements to the Assurance Package.
Eligibility criteria
Should be a Singaporean citizen residing in Singapore. Assessable income for the Assessment Year (AY) 2024 must not exceed $39,000. Must not own more than one property. If the annual value (AV) of your home is up to $21,000 as of 31 December 2024, then you're eligible for $850.
Under CPF LIFE, you can receive up to $3,440 per month for life.
The Silver Support Scheme provides quarterly cash payments of up to $1,080 for Singapore Citizens aged 65 and above (previously $900), who had low incomes during their working years and now have less in retirement.