There are two options to update the mode of payment for Workfare Income Supplement (WIS):

 

You are encouraged to link your NRIC to PayNow as government cash benefits will be credited to your PayNow-NRIC-linked bank account. To find out more on how to link your NRIC to PayNow, please refer to this FAQ.

 

If your NRIC is linked to your PayNow, there is no need for you to provide your bank account details. 

 

You can submit your bank account details by logging in to our e-services with your Singpass. The bank account that you provide will only be used if you do not have a PayNow-NRIC linked bank account.

 

Bank crediting is available only via the three local banking groups DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB, and your bank account must be a personal or joint account linked to your NRIC number.

 

The Government will verify the bank account details you have registered with your bank. If you have closed your bank account, ceased being a joint account holder, or provided incorrect bank account details, you will be asked to update your bank account details. A letter will be sent to your NRIC address.

 

No further action is required if you have already linked your NRIC to PayNow with a participating bank.

 

Citizens who are on GovCash will receive their cash benefits 1-2 weeks later than those who have linked their NRIC to PayNow or have provided a valid bank account.