$200 NS LifeSG Credit for Singapore’s National Servicemen - Payout Starting On 1 Nov 2024, Eligibility, Access, Usage Guide, Merchants Promotions ~ All Singapore Deals

In November 2024, Singapore’s national servicemen (NSmen) will receive a S$200 LifeSG credit as part of the government’s appreciation for their contributions to national defense. This credit will be automatically disbursed to eligible NSmen, including both past and present operationally ready servicemen and full-time national servicemen (NSFs) enlisted by December 31, 2024. Those enlisted after September 15, 2024, will receive their credit in December.

The LifeSG credits, valid for one year, can be spent at merchants accepting PayNow UEN or NETS QR code payments. The initiative, detailed in Singapore’s 2024 Budget by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), aims to honor and support NSmen in the community, with the funds accessible through the LifeSG app by November 30, 2024.

Key Details on the 2024 NS LifeSG Credit Program:

Eligibility: Past and current NSmen, including NSFs enlisted by Dec 31, 2024
Credit Value: S$200, with a 1-year validity from issuance
Access: Automatic disbursement via the LifeSG app by Nov 30, 2024 (Dec for late 2024 enlistees)
Usable At: Merchants supporting PayNow UEN and NETS QR codes

For more information, visit the Ministry of Defence’s website or the LifeSG app page

How to Redeem Your $200 NS LifeSG Credit in November 2024

To redeem the S$200 LifeSG credit in November 2024, you can follow these steps:

1. Download and Access the LifeSG App:

If you haven’t already, download the LifeSG app from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or Huawei AppGallery.
Log in to the app with your Singpass credentials, as the credit will automatically be available under your account if you are eligible.

2. Check Credit Balance:

Open the LifeSG app and navigate to the section labeled "Credits" or "NS LifeSG Credit" to view your available balance and expiration date (valid for one year from the disbursement date).

3. Using the Credit at Participating Merchants:

The LifeSG credit is accepted at any physical or online merchant that supports PayNow UEN (Unique Entity Number) or NETS QR payments.
To use the credit, select PayNow UEN or NETS QR at checkout, then scan the relevant QR code or enter the merchant’s UEN via the LifeSG app’s payment section.

4. Validity and Tracking Usage:

You can track your credit usage and remaining balance in the LifeSG app.
Be sure to use the credits within the one-year validity period, as they will expire if unused.

Eligibility and Additional Information:

Eligible servicemen who enlist by December 31, 2024, will receive the credit by November 30, while those enlisting between September 15 and December 31 will see the credit in December