Top FAQs

Do I need to sign up for my 2018 GST Voucher?

Most Singaporeans do not need to sign up for their GST Voucher. Only Singaporeans who have not previously signed up for a Government payment (e.g. the 2017 GST Voucher, Growth Dividend or GST Credits) will need to sign up for their 2018 GST Voucher − Cash and/or Medisave. No sign-up is required for GST Voucher − U−Save.

If you have not signed up, you may Sign Up online from 1 July 2018. The deadline to sign up is 31 December 2018.

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How do I know if I qualify for the 2018 GST Voucher and when will the Government notify me?

Depending on the Annual Value of your home, Assessable Income and your age, you may be eligible to receive a GST Voucher. Click on the headers Cash, Medisave and U-Save to view eligibility and payment details for each component.

To check your 2018 GST Voucher eligibility, you may log in to My 2018 GST Voucher from 1 July 2018. Eligible Singaporeans will be notified in July each year.

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How and when can I receive my 2018 GST Voucher?

GSTV – Cash and/or Medisave

If you are eligible and have signed up in July 2018 (date to be confirmed), you will receive your GST Voucher – Cash and/or Medisave on 1 August 2018.

The GST Voucher – Cash will be credited to your bank account that was used for the last cash payment from the Government (e.g. Workfare Income Supplement or Growth Dividend) or issued to you as a cheque*. If your bank account is closed, you will be notified to update your bank account details.

*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 strongly encourage you provide your bank account details for crediting.

The GST Voucher – Medisave will be credited to your CPF Medisave Account.

GSTV – U-Save

If your household qualifies, you will receive your GST Voucher – U-Save over 4 payments each year. For FY 2018, the U-Save rebates will be paid out in July 2018, October 2018, January 2019 and April 2019. The GST Voucher – U-Save will be used to offset your household’s utilities bills.

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Why is the Government sending SMS notifications instead of hardcopy letters?

From 2017, those getting GSTV – Cash or GSTV – Medisave will automatically receive SMS notifications if they have a mobile number updated with SingPass. Those up to the age of 58 will receive SMS only, while older recipients will receive both letters and SMS. This will be faster and more convenient for citizens while enabling them to do their part for the environment. Citizens may update their mobile numbers at www.singpass.gov.sg.