How to Claim the 10,000 NTD Distribution? 5 Channels at a Glance

1. Direct Deposit Individuals receiving various annuity benefits such as Labor Insurance and National Pension, as well as specific benefits like the old farmer's allowance and monthly labor retirement pension, are planned to receive the funds via direct deposit. Those eligible for direct deposit do not need to choose other methods like ATM or post office cash pickup. 2. Account Registration Deposit Generally eligible individuals can register their account information to have the 10,000 NTD directly transferred to their designated account. According to current plans, account registration deposits are expected to begin on January 25, 2027, with the first batch of deposits scheduled for January 26. 3. ATM Cash Pickup Individuals who do not wish to use the account registration deposit method can also opt to pick up cash at designated ATMs. ATM cash pickup is currently planned to be available from February 15, 2027. A total of 17 financial institutions are expected to participate, including 8 state-owned banks, as well as CTBC Bank, Cathay United Bank, Taishin Bank, Fubon Bank, E.SUN Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank, Yuanta Bank, and Shanghai Commercial Bank. 4. Post Office Cash Pickup Individuals can also choose to pick up the distributed cash in person at post offices. Currently, post office cash pickup is planned to start from February 22, 2027. The actual procedure and required documents will be subject to future announcements. 5. List-Based Distribution For individuals who cannot receive the funds through regular financial channels, a list-based distribution method is planned. This includes individuals in correctional facilities and residents of specific remote areas.