As a part of the continued state initiatives intended to support citizens with the increased cost of living, Singapore will start issuing the $195 Cost of Living (COL) Top-Up payment since October 29, 2025.
Key Details of the $195 COL Top-Up
– Price: 195 a per qualifying person.
– Purpose: To balance high housing, utility, food, and transport costs.
– Date of Payments: Payment begin on October 29, 2025 and will take several weeks / months subject to eligibility groups.
Eligibility
– Singaporeans and permanent residents with household incomes lower than set limits, as a rule, priority is given to low- and middle-income families.
Seniors, young families, and other individuals who benefit in other government support schemes are usually given priority.
– No application was required in most cases; the payments are automatic according to government information.
How to Check Payment Status
– On the official portal of SingPass, eligible recipients can verify payment status and method.
– Payments are usually accredited to bank accounts or government e-wallets.
Additional Information
– The top-up can be in form of vouchers or rebates based on particular subsidy schemes to certain recipients.
– Government suggests that people should update their contact and banking details to prevent delays.
Impact
– This is a COL Top-Up of $195 that will help Singaporeans to cope with the inflationary pressures in the course of 2025.
– It supplements other financial aid programs that are targeted at building social resilience.
The government is recommended to check and verify eligibility and payments in the official government channels to make sure that Singapore residents are entitled to enjoy 2025 Cost of Living Top-Up.
