Picture this: just at the end of the year, an unanticipated monetary present is credited to your bank account, right in time for the celebrations of Christmas and New Year, and you are not running around trying to get your hold on such a dream. This is precisely the scenario for millions of Singaporeans in December when the government is paying out S$600 as part of the enhanced Assurance Package. It is a very supportive decision that comes as a blessing to houses affected the most during the time of change as it is gradually lifting the pressure imposed on them by higher costs of livings in the fields of groceries, utilities, and daily essentials.
What Is The S$600 Support Payment?
The government provides the one-off cash payout as part of the multi-year Assurance Package which was first announced in Budget 2023 and then further extended in later budgets. The package is created to neutralize the impact of the GST hike and other inflationary market forces and is aimed primarily at the low and middle-income segments of the population.
About three million adult citizens are predicted to benefit. The distribution will be between S$100 and S$600, with the full amount going to those in most need. Throughout the five years (2022-2026), eligible ones will be able to claim S$700 to S$2250 cash support in total.
Who Qualifies For The Payout?
Eligibility factors such as the need of the applicant and fairness are considered to grant access to the scheme. You must be able to prove that you are a Singapore citizen aged 21 or above in 2026, at the latest (born in 2005 or earlier).
Your amount will be determined by your assessable income and property ownership. The lower your income and the fewer properties you own, the higher your support.
| Criteria for Full S$600 | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years or older in 2026 |
| Income | Lower assessable income brackets (typically below certain thresholds) |
| Property | Own no property or one property |
| Reduced Amounts | S$100 to S$500 for higher income or multiple properties |
Payout Timeline And Methods
The distribution of the funds will start on 5 December 2025. If you want to be the first one to receive the money, try to connect your NRIC with PayNow by the end of November 2025.
Payments will be made in the following ways:
- PayNow-NRIC (quickest, from 5 December)
- Direct bank transfer (for registered accounts)
- GovCash (by 22 December, withdrawable at OCBC ATMs with a reference number)
Broader Support In 2025-2026
This payment is one of the complements of other initiatives. In total, households receive S$800 in CDC Vouchers in 2025 (including S$500 in May and S$300 in January 2026), split up for hawkers/merchants and supermarkets.
Upcoming U-Save rebates, MediSave top-ups, and SG60 vouchers in July 2025 are some of the additional benefits.
Such combined efforts highlight the resolve of Singapore in reinforcing its citizens with all possible means during tough times.
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