$2900+$1400 OAS & CPP December 2025 Payment – What’s Real, Who’s Eligible?

Published On: December 6, 2025

There’s been a lot of buzz around a major increase in OAS and CPP payments coming in December 2025—some sources even claiming a combined total of $2,900 + $1,400 will be sent out to seniors. For those depending on the Old Age Security (OAS) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP), that would be a massive financial boost. But is this increase real? And who’s actually eligible to receive it?

Let’s break down what’s official, what’s a rumor, and what Canadian seniors really need to know.

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The claim is that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are planning a payout increase of $2,900 + $1,400 for qualified pensioners in December 2025. This supposed increase is being shared as a response to rising inflation and cost-of-living challenges faced by seniors across Canada.

However, after fact-checking government announcements and CRA updates, there is no official confirmation of a $4,300 lump-sum increase or monthly raise to that extent.

What’s happening instead? Let’s look at the actual numbers.

Reality

Benefit	Age Group	Max Monthly Payment
OAS	65–74	$734.95
OAS	75+	$808.45
CPP	All ages	$1,433.00

That brings the real combined monthly total to:

$2,167.95/month for seniors aged 65–74
$2,241.45/month for seniors 75 and over

These payments reflect the most recent increases due to inflation adjustments—not any one-time bonus of $2,900 or $1,400.

So, where did the $2,900 + $1,400 come from? Most likely from misleading social media posts or unofficial sources, which can sometimes mix up annual increases or combined benefits with new one-time payouts.

Eligibility

Even though the lump-sum claim may be false, the actual OAS and CPP benefits are real and do increase over time due to inflation and indexing. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

For Applicants Living in Canada:

Must be 65 years or older
Be a Canadian citizen or legal resident
Lived in Canada for at least 10 years after turning 18

For Applicants Living Outside Canada:

Must be 65 years or older
Was a Canadian citizen or resident on the day before leaving Canada
Lived in Canada for at least 20 years after age 18

Criteria	Living in Canada	Living Abroad
Minimum Age	65	65
Residency Requirement	10 years after age 18	20 years after age 18
Citizenship	Canadian or legal resident	Canadian or legal resident

Payment Dates

Here are the official OAS payment dates for 2025 to help with budgeting:

Month	OAS Payment Date
May 2025	29th
June 2025	26th
July 2025	29th
August 2025	28th
October 2025	29th
November 2025	27th
December 2025	20th & 25th*

*Note: December payments might include early deposits due to holidays.

There is no confirmed special payout on December 25, 2025, aside from regular monthly deposits.

How to Apply

If you’re nearing retirement or haven’t yet applied for OAS and CPP, here’s how to do it:

Visit the official portal: www.canada.ca
Navigate to Old Age Security or Canada Pension Plan
Log in using your My Service Canada Account (MSCA)
Complete the application forms
Upload required identity and residence documents
Submit and wait for application review

Online application is quick, and updates can be tracked via your account dashboard.

Fact Check

Let’s clear the air.

Claim	Status
$2,900 + $1,400 OAS & CPP payout in December 2025	False
OAS monthly max raised to $734.95–$808.45 in 2025	True
CPP monthly max raised to $1,433 in 2025	True
One-time bonus payments of $4,300 in 2025	False
Regular monthly increases adjusted for inflation	True

While there is no $4,300 bonus coming, OAS and CPP will continue to grow steadily, thanks to Canada’s indexing system that adjusts for inflation and cost of living.

There’s no official increase of $2,900 + $1,400 coming in a lump sum in December 2025. The rumors appear to be exaggerated or misleading. However, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments do increase slightly every year, and seniors will see higher monthly benefits in 2025 due to standard inflation adjustments.

If you’re eligible, make sure you’re signed up to receive these benefits. And always rely on official sources like canada.ca for accurate and up-to-date information.