Did someone say free vouchers?
Yup, that’s right.
By now, you or someone you know would’ve used their Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers.
Besides the GST vouchers which are only distributed to those who’re eligible for them, all Singaporean households would’ve also received these CDC vouchers!
From 3 Jan 2024, another $500 worth of CDC vouchers will be made available to every Singaporean household!
How can you collect the CDC vouchers? What can you use the vouchers on?
This article will answer all of those burning questions!
P.S. As of the time of writing, there’s a 60,000+ queue on SingPass to redeem the vouchers. So if you don’t want to wait in a queue, just redeem the vouchers later in the day!
TL;DR: Ultimate Guide to Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers
An additional $500 worth of CDC vouchers can be claimed by all Singaporean households from 3 Jan 2024
- Of the $500 vouchers distributed, $250 CDC vouchers can be used at HAO Mart, NTUC FairPrice, Prime Supermarket, Sheng Siong, Giant, Ang Mo Supermarket and U Stars Supermarket
- The other $250 worth of vouchers can be spent at nearly 23,000 participating hawkers and heartland merchants
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What Is the CDC Vouchers Scheme?
The CDC Vouchers Scheme was first launched in June 2020, where vouchers were distributed to households to be redeemed at participating local merchants and hawkers in the heartlands islandwide.
This was an initiative in a bid to help residents with daily expenses and also to boost local businesses which have been impacted by COVID-19.
On 18 October, it was announced that the CDC vouchers will be received in the upcoming months and will be distributed as digital vouchers (e-vouchers).
Designed with flexibility in mind, half of the vouchers released this round are meant to be used at participating hawkers and heartland merchants, while the other half at participating supermarkets.
Who Is Eligible for CDC Vouchers?
Although this scheme was initially catered to lower-income households, the CDC voucher eligibility has now extended to all Singaporean households!
How to Claim The CDC Vouchers?
- Click on the link here and click “claim”.
- Log in to your Singpass account.
- After logging into your Singpass, key in your mobile number, and an SMS OTP will be sent to you for verification.
- Once you have verified your mobile number, an SMS will be sent to you with the link for you to redeem the vouchers.
- Click on the link and enjoy your $500 worth of CDC Vouchers!
Before you get too excited, there are just a few things to note regarding the CDC vouchers as of the time of writing.
- One household is only entitled to $500 worth of CDC vouchers, so only one person from each household can redeem the vouchers.
- Like all vouchers, denominations are fixed. Your CDC vouchers will come in denominations of $2, $5, and $10, so make sure you plan how you will spend them wisely. No change will be given if you spend $10 on something worth $9.
- Vouchers can be shared among members of the same household. Just tap on the “Share My Vouchers” button, and you will be able to generate a link you can send to members of the same household.
- If you do not have a smartphone to redeem the e-vouchers, you can collect physical vouchers at the nearest community centre.
Above are just some things you need to know about the CDC vouchers. If you have any more questions, feel free to check out the FAQs on CDC’s website.
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How To Use The CDC Vouchers?
There are currently over 23,000 participating hawkers and heartland merchants island-wide that accept these vouchers.
Just keep a lookout for the CDC Vouchers decal displayed at the merchant/hawker stall shopfront, and you will know if CDC vouchers are accepted by them!
With the new e-voucher scheme, all you have to do is tap the amount worth of vouchers you would like to use and show the participating merchant the QR code for them to scan.
They will be using a RedeemSG Merchant app to accept the e-vouchers.
Here are some of the types of stores you can expect to utilise your vouchers at:
| Types of Merchants |
|---|
| Hawker Centres |
| Wet Markets |
| Bakeries |
| Hardware / Repair Stores |
| Provision Shops |
| Minimarts |
| Pet Shops |
| Hair Salons |
| Optical Shops |
| Fashion Retail Stores |
| Other heartland shops (e.g. locksmiths, dry cleaning, medical halls etc.) |
You can also use the vouchers to purchase pet food, go for an eye check-up and many more!
As you guys know, Seedly’s a huge advocate of stretching and maximising any dollar we have and what better way to do that than to support your local hawkers and businesses!
Remember the uncle at the mixed vegetable rice stall who always gives you extra ingredients when you order?
Why not give him some extra support with the CDC vouchers your household will be getting!
Running out of food at home? You can even get some groceries from the minimart downstairs!
Everyone is living and/or working in the same neighbourhood. With the CDC helping you save $500 in expenses, you can use the vouchers to help the merchants working in that same neighbourhood.
For those who are feeling adventurous, you could try doing a #nospendweek challenge with these vouchers, where you could get your haircut, buy groceries from neighbourhood minimarts and meals from your favourite hawker centres all covered.
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How Are You Planning To Spend Your CDC Vouchers?
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