Around three million Singaporeans are set to receive cash payouts of between S$100 and S$250 in December 2026 under the Government’s Assurance Package (AP).
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on 10 November that the payments will be distributed from 8 December onwards, marking the final cash disbursement under the enhanced Assurance Package introduced during Budget 2023.
The amount each person receives will depend on their assessable income and the number of properties they own.
By the end of 2026, eligible Singaporeans will have received up to S$2,250 in Assurance Package cash payments over five years.
Who Is Eligible For The December 2026 Cash Payout?
Singapore Citizens aged 21 and above in 2027 will qualify for the latest round of cash payments.
Those who own no more than one property will receive different amounts depending on their assessable annual income.
The payout amounts are as follows:
- S$250: Annual assessable income of S$39,000 or below.
- S$150: Annual assessable income above S$39,000 and up to S$100,000.
- S$100: Annual assessable income above S$100,000.
Singaporeans who own more than one property will receive S$100, regardless of their annual assessable income.
Those who are unsure about their eligibility or payout amount can check through the official GovBenefits website by logging in with their Singpass account.
How To Receive Your Cash Payout
Singaporeans who have linked their NRIC to PayNow by 24 November 2026 will receive their payments by 8 December.
Those who have not linked their NRIC to PayNow can still receive the money through their bank accounts.
They can submit their DBS/POSB, OCBC or UOB bank account details through the GovBenefits website by 30 November. Payments made through this method will be credited via GIRO by 17 December.
For those who have neither linked their NRIC to PayNow nor submitted valid bank account details, the Government will distribute the money through GovCash.
These recipients can expect their payments by 24 December.
GovCash recipients will be able to withdraw their money from OCBC ATMs without needing an OCBC bank account. They will need their payment reference number, NRIC number and facial verification to complete the withdrawal.
Government Warns Singaporeans About Possible Scams
Eligible recipients will receive notifications through SMS messages bearing the official gov.sg sender ID before and after their payments are credited.
Singaporeans who do not have a mobile number registered with Singpass will instead receive a notification letter sent to the residential address stated on their NRIC.
MOF has also reminded the public to remain vigilant against scams involving government payouts.
Government officials will never ask recipients to transfer money or disclose their bank login details over the phone.
Anyone who suspects that they have encountered a scam can contact the 24-hour ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
With approximately three million Singaporeans expected to benefit from this final round of Assurance Package cash payments, eligible citizens are encouraged to check their payout details and ensure their banking information is updated before the respective deadlines.