Eligible Singaporeans to receive final Assurance Package cash payout of up to $250 from 8 December 2026

About 3mn citizens are expected to benefit, with the payout amount determined by their assessable income and number of properties owned.

Eligible Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2027 will receive between $100 and $250 in cash payments from 8 December 2026, marking the final disbursement under the enhanced Assurance Package (AP).

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced this on 10 November 2026, as part of the Government's continued efforts to help households manage living expenses. About 3mn citizens are expected to benefit from this

The enhanced AP was introduced at Budget 2023, with an additional S$3bn allocated to increase the amount of cash payments and provide greater support for lower- to middle-income Singaporean households. The package comprises cash payments made each December from 2022 to 2026, alongside rebates, Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers and MediSave top-ups.

Across the five-year period, eligible adult Singaporeans will receive up to S$2,250 in AP Cash.

Eligibility for the 2026 Assurance Package cash payout

The amount of AP Cash received will depend on an individual's assessable income (AI) and the number of properties owned. For Singaporeans aged 21 and above in the 2027 reference year, the December 2026 payout will be distributed according to the following tiers:

Eligible citizens can check their payment amount and eligibility through the govbenefits website by logging in with their Singpass.

How recipients will be notified

Eligible recipients will receive notifications through the official gov.sg SMS Sender ID before and after their AP Cash has been credited.

Those without a mobile number registered with Singpass will instead be notified through a letter sent to the residential address stated on their Singapore Identity Card.

MOF also reminded citizens to remain vigilant against scams. Government officials will never ask individuals to transfer money or disclose their bank login details over the phone.

Anyone unsure whether a call or message is a scam can contact the 24-hour ScamShield Helpline at 1799.

How to receive the Assurance Package cash payout

Since 2021, MOF has been using PayNow-NRIC as the primary payment method for government cash benefits.

Citizens who have linked their NRIC to PayNow through their bank can receive payments directly into their bank accounts, without having to disclose their bank account details to the sender.

Those with accounts at any of the 16 participating banks in Singapore are encouraged to link their NRIC to PayNow by 24 November 2026 to receive their AP Cash earlier, on 8 December 2026.

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