How to Claim the Double Ninth Festival Elderly Allowance? Eligible Seniors Can Receive Up to NT$20,000 – Just Tap Your Card at a Convenience Store!

The 2026 Double Ninth Festival falls on October 18, and the distribution of elderly allowances in Taiwan’s six major cities is now underway. This year, each city offers different amounts based on age brackets, with eligible seniors receiving up to NT$20,000. Distribution methods include bank transfers, in-person cash pickup, and Taipei City’s innovative 'tap-and-go' system at convenience stores using a senior citizen card. Seniors and their families should pay close attention to application deadlines and disbursement schedules in their respective cities.

Taipei City

**Eligibility**: Registered residents of Taipei City by July 18, 2026, with at least three months of continuous residency, and aged 65–84 by the end of 2026 (55–74 for indigenous people).

**Allowance Amounts**: - Ages 65–84 (55–74 for indigenous): NT$1,500 - Ages 85–98 (75–88 for indigenous): NT$3,000 - Age 99+ (89+ for indigenous): NT$10,000 + 1 gift item

**Distribution Methods**: - Bank transfer: Funds deposited on September 1 for applications submitted by August 14 - Card tap redemption: From September 7 to 18, use your senior or爱心 card at Taipei MRT recharge kiosks, four major convenience stores (7-ELEVEN, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, OK Mart), or Mei-Lian She to receive funds instantly - In-person cash pickup: From October 15 to 17 at designated locations announced by district offices

New Taipei City

**Eligibility**: Registered for at least one year by the end of October 2026, with continuous residency one month prior to October 18, and aged 65+ (55+ for indigenous).

**Allowance Amounts**: - Ages 65–79: NT$1,500 - Ages 80–89: NT$2,000 - Ages 90–99: NT$5,000 - Age 100+: NT$20,000

**Distribution Methods**: - Bank transfer: Deposited on October 14 for applications submitted by August 27 - Cash pickup or home delivery: From October 17 to December 11, eligible seniors can collect cash at designated locations or receive home delivery by local administrative staff

Taoyuan City

**Eligibility**: Registered and actually residing for at least six months, and aged 65+ (55+ for indigenous) on the festival date (October 18).

**Allowance Amounts**: - Ages 65+ (55+ for indigenous) to 98: NT$2,500 - Age 99+: NT$20,000

**Distribution Methods**: - Bank transfer: Deposited on October 13 into designated accounts - Cash delivery: For 99-year-olds, district offices will deliver cash; centenarians will be visited by representatives from the Social Affairs Bureau or district offices

Taichung City

**Eligibility**: Registered residents of Taichung City by August 27, 2026, aged 65+ (55+ for indigenous).

**Allowance Amounts**: - Ages 65–89: NT$2,000 - Ages 90–94: NT$3,000 - Ages 95–99: NT$5,000 - Age 100+: NT$10,000

**Distribution Methods**: - Bank transfer: Deposited on September 30 for applications completed by August 28 (online or paper) - In-person cash pickup: Unregistered seniors will be notified by district offices to collect cash at designated locations

Tainan City

**Eligibility**: Registered in Tainan City by June 30, 2026, and still registered by September 18, aged 65+ (55+ for indigenous).

**Allowance Amounts**: - Ages 65+ (55+ for indigenous) to 99: NT$1,500 - Age 100+: NT$10,000 + 1 gift item

**Distribution Methods**: - Bank transfer: Deposited on October 14 into seniors’ accounts - In-person cash pickup: Unregistered seniors can collect cash from October 14 to December 11 - Centenarian visit: 100-year-olds will be personally visited and gifted by district mayors or representatives

Kaohsiung City

**Eligibility**: Registered in Kaohsiung City by June 30, 2026, and still registered 30 days before the festival, aged 65+ (55+ for indigenous) by the end of 2026.

**Allowance Amounts**: - Ages 65–89: NT$1,500 - Ages 90–99: NT$5,000 - Age 100+: NT$10,000

**Distribution Methods**: - Bank transfer: Deposited on October 2 for registrations completed by July 31 - In-person cash pickup: Available from October 2 at district office counters - Centenarian visit: The Social Affairs Bureau will send dedicated staff to personally present the allowance to 100-year-olds