3.1
When will I receive my 2019 GST Voucher – Cash?
Citizens who are eligible and have signed up for a previous Government payment (e.g. the 2018 GST Voucher, Growth Dividend or GST Credits) will receive their GST Voucher – Cash on 1 August 2019.
If you have not signed up previously, you will need to
Sign Up. The deadline to sign up for the 2019 GST Voucher is 31 December 2019.
| If You: | What you need to do to receive
your 2019 GST Voucher – Cash
(if eligible) | Payment date |
|---|
Have signed up for
Government payment
(e.g. past years’ GST
Voucher) and would
like to update
payment mode | No action is required. If you wish to
update your payment mode, please
do so by 23 July 2019 | For bank crediting: 1 August 2019
For cheque payment: 15 August 2019 |
Have not signed up for
Government
payments (e.g. past
years' GST Voucher) | Provide your preferred mode of
payment
here by 23 July 2019 | For bank crediting: 1 August 2019
For cheque payment: 15 August 2019 |
Provide your preferred mode of
payment
here from 24 July 2019 to
31 December 2019 | For bank crediting: 10 working days
For cheque payment: 15 working days |
3.2
What are the various ways I can receive my 2019 GST Voucher – Cash?
You can choose to receive your GST Voucher – Cash in one of the following ways:.
(i) Direct crediting to your DBS, POSB, OCBC or UOB savings/current bank account, or
(ii) Via cheque*.
Please note that your GST Voucher − Cash can only be credited to a local DBS, POSB, OCBC or UOB bank account. The majority of Singaporeans have bank accounts with the three local banking groups.
*Payment by cheque takes up to 15 working days longer than direct crediting to a bank account. If you maintain a local bank account with DBS, POSB, OCBC or UOB, we encourage you to provide your bank account details for crediting.
3.3
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.
3.4
What are the accepted forms of identification for GST Voucher – Cash cheque encashment or replacement request?
Only NRIC or valid passport will be accepted for any GST Voucher – Cash cheque encashment or replacement request.
3.5
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:
(a) 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;
(b) Your original NRIC and a photocopy of the beneficiary's NRIC; and
(c) 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 contact the GST Voucher hotline at 1800 2222 888 for further assistance.