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PKH: cash help for families

A short explanation in 5 steps. Press “Listen” to hear it read aloud.

1

Who can get it?

Low-income families in the aid database who have one of these family members:

Pregnant mother
Toddler
Primary / middle schooler
High schooler
Elderly
Severe disability
2

What do you get?

Cash, sent several times a year. The amount depends on your family members.

3

What to bring?

KTPIdentity card
KKFamily card

Sometimes also asked: the mother-and-child health book or a letter from school.

4

Where to apply?

Village / kelurahan officeBring your KTP and KK and ask to be added to the aid database.
OR
Cek Bansos appChoose the Usul menu and enter your KK and NIK numbers.
5

Check if you receive it

  1. Open cekbansos.kemensos.go.id
  2. Type the NIK from your KTP
  3. Fill in the code, then press Cari Data
Open the official check website ↗

Watch out for scams

Applying for PKH is free. Never give your PIN, OTP code or money to anyone.

Still confused?

Ask a PKH facilitator, the village office or your local Dinas Sosial. They help for free.

Read the full PKH guide →