Need a financial boost? Around three million adult Singaporeans will receive cash payouts of up to $250 starting on December 8. This upcoming disbursement marks the final round of the enhanced Singapore Assurance package, a government initiative expanded in Budget 2023 to help citizens cope with inflation and rising living expenses. Over the past few years, this scheme has provided eligible Singaporeans with up to $2,250 in financial support. Here’s what we know about December 2026’s payout.
December AP Payouts
The exact amount you will receive depends on your assessable income and the number of properties you own. Interestingly, you could receive between $100 and $250 in cash.
To be eligible, you must be a Singaporean citizen aged 21 and above in 2027. For those who own zero or one property, the payout tiers are broken down as follows:
- $250: For individuals with an assessable income of $39,000 or below.
- $150: For individuals with an assessable income between $39,001 and $100,000.
- $100: For individuals with an assessable income exceeding $100,000. Anyone who owns more than one property will receive a flat $100, regardless of their income level.
How to get the payout
Receiving your Singapore Assurance Package funds is straightforward as payouts begin on December 8. However, you need to ensure your NRIC is linked to PayNow by November 24, 2026.
If you do not use PayNow-NRIC but have an account with DBS/POSB, OCBC, or UOB, you can provide your bank details on the govbenefits website by November 30 to receive the cash via GIRO by December 17. Otherwise, you will receive the money via GovCash by December 24, if you don’t have a linked account.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance advises the public to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts. Official notifications will only be sent from the gov.sg SMS sender ID.
