Title: Government Activates New Round of Subsidy Credit for Eligible Households
Introduction
The Iranian government has initiated the latest disbursement of its targeted subsidy program, with a combined credit of 650,000 tomans now active for millions of eligible citizens. This move is part of a broader policy to support household purchasing power for essential goods.
Disbursement Schedule and Amounts
The September 2025 subsidy distribution is being carried out in a structured manner, with specific dates and amounts for different income deciles.
- Deciles 1-3: Received a payment of 400,000 tomans per person on Saturday, September 16.
- Deciles 4-9: Are scheduled to receive 300,000 tomans per person on Monday, September 22.
A separate electronic goods credit (fourth phase) has also been allocated:
- Deciles 4-7: Are set to receive a 350,000-toman credit per person on Saturday, September 20.
This means households in deciles 4-7 will receive a total of 650,000 tomans per person by the end of the month.
Policy Context and Funding
The electronic goods credit initiative is a central component of the government’s social support framework. To ensure the continuity of this program, resources have been secured through mechanisms outlined in the national budget, demonstrating a commitment to prioritizing public welfare. This includes the strategic reallocation of resources under the President’s directives to guarantee timely payments to the seven eligible deciles.
The program is specifically designed for deciles one through seven, ensuring support is directed to those with the greatest need.
Utilizing the Credit
The activated credit is designated for the purchase of 11 essential goods, including poultry, eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, Iranian rice, legumes, liquid oil, sugar, pasta, and red meat. Recipients can use their household head’s bank card at authorized physical stores or on supported online platforms like Digikala and Snap Market.
Checking Account Status
Citizens can check their credit balance and decile classification through three official channels:
- Visiting the support website at
hemayat.mcls.gov.ir. - Dialing the code
*43857*National Code#from a mobile phone. - Calling the hotline at
09200006369.
Expert Analysis on Social Support Policy
Economic experts have highlighted the strategic shift from universal cash subsidies to a targeted goods credit system. This approach is widely seen as a more effective method for ensuring that support directly addresses essential nutritional needs and improves the livelihoods of vulnerable segments of society.
There is a consensus on the necessity of continuing and strengthening this support mechanism, despite fiscal challenges, due to its critical role in household economics. Experts have also suggested that expanding the diversity of goods covered in the credit basket could further enhance the program’s effectiveness and impact.