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Is "Child Credits" the same as "Child LifeSG Credits"?

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No, the "Child Credits" and "Child LifeSG Credits" are not the same.

Child Credits

Child LifeSG Credits (CLC)

Part of the new SG Child Support Package announced at the 2026 National Day Rally to provide sustained help through the child's growing years

Support measure for all families with eligible children in 2025 and 2026 to help defray household expenses

$2,000 in cash annually for Singapore citizen children turning 1 to 16 from 2026 onwards

$500 in LifeSG Credits for Singapore citizen children aged 0 to 12 in 2025 and 2026

Disbursed to the bank account linked to the child's PayNow ID

Disbursed to the Child Development Account trustee of the child via the LifeSG mobile app

Topics:

SG Child Support Package

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