About 3 million S'poreans to receive up to S$250 from Assurance Package in Dec. 2026, here's who's eligible

Approximately three million adult Singaporeans will receive cash payments through the Assurance Package (AP) starting December 8, 2026. This marks the final cash disbursement under the enhanced Assurance Package, initially announced in Budget 2023. Eligible individuals will have accumulated up to S$2,250 in AP cash payments over a five-year period by year-end.

The recipients will be Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2027, with payment amounts based on their assessable annual income and property ownership. Those with no more than one property will receive varying sums: S$250 for those with an assessable income of S$39,000 or below; S$150 for incomes between S$39,000 and S$100,000; and S$100 for incomes exceeding S$100,000. Property owners with more than one property will receive S$100, irrespective of their income.

To receive their payments, eligible Singaporeans should link their NRIC to PayNow by November 24 for Dec. 8 disbursement, or submit their bank account details through the govbenefits website by November 30 for GIRO payouts by Dec. 17. Those who fail to provide valid bank account information will receive payments via GovCash by Dec. 24. GovCash recipients can withdraw their payouts at OCBC ATMs using their payment reference number, NRIC number, and facial verification.

Notifications of eligibility will be sent via SMS to registered mobile numbers via the gov.sg SMS Sender ID. Those without a registered mobile number will receive a letter at their NRIC address. MOF advises the public to verify the authenticity of any requests for money transfers or bank details, urging individuals to contact the 24-hour ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if they suspect a scam.