The value of the CDC (Community Development Council) vouchers can vary depending on the specific program or scheme and the policies of the respective CDC in Singapore. The value of the CDC vouchers may also differ based on factors such as household income, residency status, and other eligibility criteria.
The CDC vouchers are typically provided to Singaporean residents to support various aspects of community living, such as educational, social, and recreational activities. The specific amount of the voucher is determined by the CDC and can be used for various purposes, including courses, activities, and services provided by the CDC or participating merchants within the community.
The vouchers are in fixed denominations because it is less confusing for residents, especially the digitally less-savvy, and reduces the chance for errors to occur when residents key in the amount.
The CDCs and Govtech had several rounds of consultations with residents and merchants to gather feedback on the design of the denominations.
For the CDC Vouchers to be used at heartland merchants and hawkers, the fixed denominations of $2, $5 and $10 allow residents to make purchases at different heartland shops and hawkers. For example, residents may patronise mini-marts or mom-and-pop shops, to purchase groceries or other essential household items, and services such as dental clinics, or hair salons.
For the CDC Vouchers to be used at supermarkets, the larger denominations ($5 and $10) will come in handy as the purchase amounts are typically larger due to the nature of goods sold at supermarkets.