Singapore’s 2025 budget includes a consolidated financial support package of up to S$1,200 for eligible citizens. This support is designed to help lower- to middle-income households, especially seniors, deal with rising costs due to inflation. Unlike a single payment, this amount is a sum of several schemes and top-ups rolled into one package.
What Is the S$1,200 Support Package?
The full amount combines several initiatives:
- One-time Assurance Package payout
- GST Voucher in cash and utility rebates
- Annual Silver Support payments
- Workfare Income Supplement for low-wage workers
- A Senior Bonus top-up for citizens aged 60 and above
Depending on age and income, eligible individuals may receive between S$600 and the full S$1,200.
Who Can Qualify for the Full Amount?
To be eligible for the full support package, you must meet these conditions by the end of 2024:
- Be a Singapore citizen
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have lived in Singapore for at least 10 years
- Report an annual income not exceeding S$34,000
- Own no more than one residential property
- Have a property Annual Value (AV) of S$21,000 or less
The additional S$600 Senior Bonus is available only for those aged 60 or older. Individuals younger than 60 may receive around S$600 depending on eligibility under other schemes.
How Payments Are Structured Throughout the Year
Disbursement of the support package will take place in two stages during 2025
- First wave: April to May; for applicants who have already met eligibility
- Second wave: June to July; for those whose status or bank information was updated later
All payments are transferred directly into the bank account linked to your NRIC via Singpass.
Checking Your Eligibility and Payout Status
You can verify your eligibility and expected payout amount using the SupportGoWhere portal or the Singpass app. After entering your NRIC:
- Review which schemes you qualify for
- View your expected total payout
- Track whether payments have been scheduled or already made
If you prefer offline help, contact government helplines or visit local service centres for support.
How to Avoid Payment Delays
Follow these steps to ensure timely receipt of your support
- Check eligibility early, even before payments begin
- Link or update your bank account details in Singpass
- Monitor communications via SMS, email, or Singpass inbox
- Reach out quickly if you spot a delay or a missing payment
Ensuring accurate information ahead of time helps avoid disbursement complications.
Breakdown of the Support Elements
Here’s what each component contributes to the overall support package:
- Assurance Package: up to S$300 in one-time cash
- GST Voucher: up to S$400 in cash and rebates
- Silver Support: quarterly payments totaling up to S$300 annually
- Workfare Income Supplement: up to around S$200 depending on employment
- Senior Bonus: an extra S$600 for eligible elderly citizens
These figures can vary based on eligibility under each scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who gets the full S$1,200 payout?
Singaporean citizens aged 60+ who meet income, residency, and ownership criteria should receive the full support.
What about younger adults?
Those under 60 who meet the basic criteria may receive up to about S$600, depending on which schemes they qualify for.
When will payouts be made?
Payments start from April 2025 and conclude by July 2025, split across two waves.
How do I verify that I’m eligible?
Use the SupportGoWhere portal or the Singpass app and enter your NRIC number to check your status.