From daily essentials to childcare costs, raising a family in Singapore can add up quickly. To provide extra support, the government has introduced the Child LifeSG Credits and Large Family LifeSG Credits in 2025, giving parents additional funds that can be easily accessed through the LifeSG app and spent across a wide range of merchants and platforms – including Shopee. In this guide, we explain how to use your Child LifeSG Credits to top up ShopeePay and where to use ChildLifeSG Credits for maximum value.
(1) Child LifeSG Credits are a one-off payout of $500 for every Singaporean child aged 12 and below in 2025. Children born between 2013 and 2024 would have received the credits in July 2025, while those born in 2025 will get them in April 2026.
(2) Large Family LifeSG Credits (LFLC) give even more support to bigger households. Families with three or more children will receive $1,000 a year during the years when their third and subsequent child turns one to six. For instance, a family with four children under six will receive $2,000 each year for their third and fourth child. The first payout will be in September 2025, followed by April each year from 2026.
Claiming is simple and fully digital through the LifeSG app with your Singpass. If you are the designated CDA trustee, the credits will be transferred automatically to your app’s digital wallet.
Steps to access your credits:
Yes. Child LifeSG Credits can be used on Shopee by topping them up into ShopeePay, which gives families extra rewards on top of their government payout. Through the Shopee For Families campaign, parents enjoy exclusive vouchers and membership perks that make everyday essentials and family treats more affordable.
Shopee rewards at a glance
| Top-Up Amount | Shopee Rewards |
| Any amount |
|
| $250 |
|
A small top-up already unlocks savings like half-price family meals and weekly vouchers. But the $250 top-up offers the greatest value – you’ll receive an additional $250 Shopee Voucher Pack when you top up before 31 December 2025!
The top-up process is quick and simple. Here’s how:
Once the transfer is successful, your ShopeePay wallet will reflect the topped-up credits. Your rewards will be ready to claim within 3 working days, and verified users will receive a push notification as soon as they’re available. Each user can claim the reward only once. After that, you’re all set to use your credits both online and in-store!
ShopeePay credits can be used on the full range of products available on Shopee, including:
Example: A bulk pack of Drypers Skinatures Tape Baby diapers, originally $89.20, can go as low as $42.84 when you stack the weekly 20% voucher with bundle discounts.
ShopeePay is also accepted at over 40,000 outlets islandwide, so your credits can be used beyond online shopping. This includes:
Top up ShopeePay using your Child LifeSG and Large Family LifeSG Credits. This unlocks extra perks like vouchers, bundles, and bonus credits. For the best perks, aim for the $250 ShopeePay top-up, which effectively doubles your credits and grants you access to premium benefits. This way, every government dollar works harder, covering both essential needs and family extras!
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