GST Voucher – Cash

Who can get the 2021 GST Voucher – Cash, and how much will I get if I meet the eligibility criteria?

To receive the GST Voucher – Cash in 2021, you must fulfil the following criteria:

You must be a Singapore citizen, residing in Singapore*;
You must be aged 21 or above in 2021;
Your Income Earned in 2019 as assessed by IRAS (Assessable Income (AI) for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2020) must not exceed $28,000;
The Annual Value (AV) of your home (as indicated on your NRIC) as at 31 December 2020 must not exceed $21,000; and
You must not own more than one property

*Those who hold foreign citizenship will not be eligible for the GST Voucher scheme.

Income Earned in 2019: $28,000 and below (Assessable Income for YA2020)	Annual Value of Home as at 31 Dec 2020
	Up to $13,000	$13,001 to $21,000
GST Voucher – Cash Special Payment [To be paid in June 2021]	$200
GST Voucher – Cash (regular payment) [To be paid in August 2021]	$300	$150
Total in FY2021	$500	$350

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How will I know if I qualify for the 2021 GST Voucher – Cash?

To check your 2021 GST Voucher eligibility, you may log in to Your 2021 GST Voucher from 1 June 2021. Eligible Singaporeans will be notified in June 2021.

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Do I need to sign up for and/or how do I check if I have signed up for my 2021 GST Voucher – Cash if I am eligible?

If you have signed up for a previous Government payout (e.g. the 2020 GST Voucher or SG Bonus), you do not need to sign up again. You will automatically receive your GST Voucher – Cash if you are eligible. No action is required on your part.
If you have not signed up previously, you may Sign Up online.
Sign-up for the 2021 GST Voucher begins on 1 June 2021. The deadline to sign up is 30 April 2022.

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How do I sign up for the GST Voucher?

If you are eligible and have not signed up previously, you may Sign Up from 1 June 2021. The deadline to sign up for the 2021 GST Voucher is 30 April 2022.

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When will I receive my 2021 GST Voucher – Cash?

Citizens who are eligible, have signed up for a previous Government payout (e.g. the 2020 GST Voucher or SG Bonus) and have indicated their bank account details will receive their GST Voucher – Cash Special Payment in June 2021 and GST Voucher – Cash in August 2021.

If you have not signed up previously, you will need to Sign Up. The deadline to sign up for the 2021 GST Voucher is 30 April 2022. More information on where to sign up and provide updated bank account details will be available at a later date.

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What are the various ways I can receive my 2021 GST Voucher – Cash?

The GST Voucher – Cash payment will be made via PayNow-NRIC, direct bank crediting to your DBS/POSB, OCBC or UOB savings/current bank account or cheque.
If your NRIC has been linked to your bank account on PayNow, your GST Voucher – Cash will be credited to the bank account linked to your PayNow-NRIC. To check if you have linked your NRIC to your bank account on PayNow, please contact your bank directly.
If you do not have PayNow-NRIC, your payment will be credited to your bank account. Please note that your GST Voucher – Cash can only be credited to a local DBS/POSB, OCBC or UOB bank account as the majority of Singaporeans have bank accounts with the three local banking groups.
If you do not have a bank account registered with us, a cheque will be mailed to you.

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What if I forget to bank in or encash my cheque for the GST Voucher – Cash?

Your cheque for your GST Voucher – Cash is valid for 6 months from the cheque issuance date, or till 31 December of the following year, whichever is earlier. If you forget to bank in or encash your cheque, the money will be credited to your CPF Ordinary Account when the cheque expires, and it will be subjected to CPF withdrawal rules.

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What are the accepted forms of identification for GST Voucher – Cash cheque encashment or replacement request?
The following identification documents can be accepted for any GST Voucher – Cash cheque encashment or replacement request:
1. NRIC
2. Valid identity card issued by Ministry of Defence, Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force
3. Valid Singapore passport
4. Valid Singapore driving licence
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The beneficiary is bedridden/physically immobile or of unsound mind, and does not have a bank account. How can I help the beneficiary encash his cheque for his GST Voucher − Cash?
If you are aged 21 and above, please proceed to the bank issuing the cheque, with the following documents:
1. Original documentary evidence stating the beneficiary's medical condition (e.g. doctor's memorandum, medical report or court order). The date of the document(s) should not be more than 1 year before the cheque encashment, unless it specifically states that the patient's condition is permanent;
2. Your original NRIC;
3. Photocopy of the beneficiary's NRIC; and
4. Beneficiary's GST Voucher cheque for his/her GST Voucher − Cash.
You will be required to sign a Letter of Indemnity at the bank.
If you are unable to fulfil any of the above conditions, please call the GST Voucher hotline at 1800 2222 888 for further assistance.
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