14/08/2026
📢 *Enhanced Budget 2026 Cost-of-Living Special Payment*
🗓️ *From 9 Sep 2026*, eligible Singaporeans will receive between $400 and $600 in cash as part of the Enhanced Budget 2026 Cost-of-Living Special Payment. This is part of April’s support package in response to the Middle East situation.
🟢 The payment will help Singaporeans with living expenses amid cost pressures, with more support for the lower-income.
🟢 Eligible Singaporeans will receive the payment automatically. Those who have linked their NRIC to PayNow will receive the payment earlier by 9 Sep.
Not sure if you’re eligible? Check at govbenefits.gov.sg by logging in with your Singpass.
For more information in your preferred language, visit go.gov.sg/col2026sp