Top FAQs

What is the GST Voucher − Cash Special Payment?

In Budget 2017, the Government announced a one-off GST Voucher – Cash Special Payment to help lower-income households with expenses. GST Voucher – Cash recipients can receive up to $500 in 2017. For more information on the GST Voucher – Cash Special Payment, please click here.

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Do I need to sign up for my 2017 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 2016 GST Voucher, Growth Dividend or GST Credits) will need to sign up for their 2017 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 2017. The deadline to sign up is 31 December 2017.

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How do I know if I qualify for the 2017 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 2017 GST Voucher eligibility, you may log in to My 2017 GST Voucher from 1 July 2017. Eligible Singaporeans will be notified in July each year.

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How and when can I receive my 2017 GST Voucher?

GSTV – Cash and/or Medisave

If you are eligible and have signed up by 23 July 2017, you will receive your GST Voucher – Cash and/or Medisave on 1 August 2017.

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 2017, the U-Save rebates will be paid out in July 2017, October 2017, January 2018 and April 2018. 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?

This year, 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 55 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.