Can You Use Your SG Culture Pass for Friends & Family? The Official Answer is Yes!

You’re scrolling through the SG Culture Pass portal and find the perfect event. Your immediate thought is: "Can I treat my friend or family to this experience?" It’s one of the most common questions about the S$100 credits, and after some confusion, we have the official and surprising answer for you.

You’ll be happy to know that the answer is YES, you can!

The Official Policy: Sharing is Encouraged

Based on the official FAQ on the sgculturepass.gov.sg website, the policy is clear:

"Yes, you can use your SG Culture Pass credits to purchase tickets for others, including friends and family, as long as the total cost remains within your available credit balance."

This is fantastic news for anyone looking to share a cultural experience. It makes the SG Culture Pass a versatile tool not just for personal enrichment, but for gifting and creating shared memories.

How It Works in Practice

While the credits are tied to your personal Singpass for login and security, the booking process allows you to purchase multiple tickets for an event in a single transaction.

Here’s how you can use your credits to treat someone:

• Find an Event: Browse the portal and choose a show, workshop, or tour.
• Select Multiple Tickets: During the booking process on the partner website (like Sistic, Klook, etc.), select the number of tickets you need (e.g., two tickets for you and a friend).
• Apply Your Credits at Checkout: When you reach the payment page, log in with your Singpass and apply your S$100 credit balance to the total cost of the transaction.
• Pay the Difference (If Any): If the total cost for all tickets exceeds your available credits, you can simply pay the remaining amount with a credit card or another payment method.

Example Scenario: You want to take a friend to a heritage tour that costs S$40 per ticket.

1. You select two tickets, bringing the total to S$80.
2. At checkout, you apply your SG Culture Pass credits.
3. The full S$80 is deducted from your S$100 balance.
4. You now have S$20 remaining in your Culture Pass for a future event.
5. Both tickets are paid for, and you're ready to go!

This generous policy sets the SG Culture Pass apart from many other national credit schemes. It emphasizes community and shared experiences, allowing you to:

• Treat a friend or partner to a unique date night.
• Organize a family outing to a museum or cultural performance.
• Introduce someone new to the arts, even if they aren't eligible for the pass themselves.

The Bottom Line

The SG Culture Pass is more flexible than you might think. It’s not just a personal ticket to adventure—it's a shared one. So go ahead, plan that outing, and share the joy of Singapore's vibrant culture with the people you care about.