The Ministry of Finance said the first batch of universal cash handouts could be deposited as early as Jan. 26 if the legislature passes the central government budget by Jan. 5 and the president promulgates it by Jan. 20. NT$235.7 billion is earmarked, and ATM partners rise to 17 institutions.
The Taipei Times reported on Oct. 9 that the Ministry of Finance said the first batch of NT$10,000 (about US$314) per person could be deposited on Jan. 26, 2027, if the Legislative Yuan passes the third reading of the central government budget by Jan. 5 and President William Lai promulgates it by Jan. 20. The Executive Yuan sent the budget proposal to the legislature at the end of August.
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Under the ministry's schedule, bank deposit registration opens Jan. 25, with the first deposits the next day. The first batch includes preregistered deposits, direct deposits and roster-based payments. ATM withdrawals begin Feb. 15, and over-the-counter collection at post offices begins Feb. 22.
There are five collection methods: direct deposit, registered bank deposit, ATM withdrawal, post office collection, and roster-based distribution for prison inmates and residents of some remote areas. The ministry said Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank is being added, bringing ATM partners to 17, including eight state-run banks, CTBC, Cathay United, Taishin, Taipei Fubon, E.Sun, SinoPac, Yuanta and Chunghwa Post. Coverage is expected to rise to 86.18 percent from 84.34 percent in the previous program.
Budget Size and Eligibility
Total revenue and expenditure in the budget stand at NT$3.9266 trillion, of which NT$235.7 billion is set aside for the universal handouts. Eligibility mirrors the previous program: nationals with household registration (including those born before the end of 2027), nationals without household registration who hold residence permits, foreign permanent residents, foreign spouses of Taiwanese holding residence permits, and government personnel posted abroad on official duty along with family members holding Taiwanese nationality.
The timetable assumes the legislature finishes its budget review by Jan. 5; if the review slips, the payout date could shift too. The ministry is expected to publish further procedural details. Because residence-permit holders, foreign spouses and permanent residents are covered, overseas-Chinese readers with family in Taiwan may wish to check registration dates and account details in advance.