Why are the CDC vouchers in fixed denominations? Can we choose or key in the exact amount of vouchers we want to use (for example, $1.50)?

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 ($10) will come in handy as the purchase amounts are typically larger due to the nature of goods sold at supermarkets.