---
id: sgobs.cpf.mrss-annual-match-cap.2026
kind: observation
title: "MRSS annual dollar-for-dollar matching cap"
url: https://ik.sg/en/knowledge/observation/sgobs.cpf.mrss-annual-match-cap.2026
language: en
evidence_status: final
collection_as_of: 2026-10-16
---

# MRSS annual dollar-for-dollar matching cap

The matching is dollar-for-dollar on qualifying cash top-ups, up to S$2,000 per year and S$20,000 lifetime. CPF transfers do not qualify.

## Record details

- **Value type:** threshold
- **Unit:** SGD per eligible member per calendar year
- **Value:** 2000
- **Status:** final
- **Source revision:** CPF Board MRSS eligibility and grant guidance, last updated 10 March 2026
- **Metric:** mrss annual match cap (`sgmetric.cpf.mrss-annual-match-cap`)
- **Population:** Eligible Matched Retirement Savings Scheme (MRSS) members receiving cash top-ups to their Special or Retirement Account
- **Denominator:** Maximum annual government match per eligible member; lifetime match limit is separately capped at S$20,000 and cash top-ups attracting MRSS are not eligible for tax relief
- **Observed:** 2026-10-14
- **Geography:** [Singapore](https://ik.sg/en/knowledge/geography/sg.geo.country.singapore)
- **Reference period:** 2026 MRSS rules; CPF Board page last updated 10 March 2026 and rechecked 14 October 2026

## Sources

- [https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member/growing-your-savings/government-support/matching-grant-for-retirement](https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member/growing-your-savings/government-support/matching-grant-for-retirement) — Accessed 2026-10-14

## Explore connections

- Topics: [CPF top-ups and matching grants](https://ik.sg/en/knowledge/topic/sgtopic.social-security.cpf-top-ups)
- Places: [Singapore](https://ik.sg/en/knowledge/geography/sg.geo.country.singapore)

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