Second Batch 62.5B National Subsidy Guide: Save Up to ¥1,500 on Phones & Appliances

Great news, everyone! The second batch of national subsidy funds is finally here.

On April 10th, the National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Finance officially allocated the second batch of 62.5 billion yuan in ultra-long-term special treasury bonds for consumer goods trade-in subsidies. Combined with the first batch from early this year, the total 2026 subsidy pool reaches 125 billion yuan.

As someone who just upgraded their phone and saved a solid ¥500, let me break down how to claim these subsidies, how much you can save, and what pitfalls to avoid.

What’s Covered and How Much?

This round covers quite a range:

Phones, Tablets, Smartwatches/Bands:

• Products priced under ¥6,000 qualify
• 15% subsidy, up to ¥500 per item
• Note: Each product can only receive subsidy once

Home Appliances (Refrigerators, Washers, TVs, ACs, Computers, Water Heaters, Stoves, Range Hoods):

• Tier-1 energy efficiency: 20% subsidy, up to ¥2,000 per item
• Tier-2 energy efficiency: 15% subsidy, up to ¥1,500 per item
• One subsidized item per category per person

Cars:

• New energy vehicles: ¥20,000 subsidy
• Gas vehicles (2.0L and under): ¥15,000 subsidy

How to Claim?

This varies by location, but here are the common methods:

Method 1: E-commerce Direct Discount (Easiest)

JD.com, Tmall, and Suning all integrate national subsidies. Using JD as example:

1. Open JD app, search “国补001”
2. Select your province
3. Claim subsidy eligibility for your category
4. Discount applies automatically at checkout

Most hassle-free—subsidy deducts automatically during payment.

Method 2: Offline Store Application

For in-store purchases:

1. Show ID card
2. Download local government app (like UnionPay or provincial apps)
3. Claim subsidy eligibility in app
4. Discount applies at payment

Method 3: Trade-in

For replacing old appliances/phones:

1. Apply for old device recycling
2. Receive recycling certificate
3. Use certificate to claim subsidy
4. Apply discount when purchasing new device

Pitfalls to Avoid

After researching, here are common traps:

Trap 1: Subsidy Eligibility Already Used

Each ID can only claim one subsidy per product category. If you’ve used it before, you can’t claim again this year. Check your eligibility status first.

Trap 2: Price Manipulation

Some retailers raise prices before applying subsidies. My advice:

• Track price history beforehand
• Compare across platforms
• Compare post-subsidy price to historical lows, not just listed price

Trap 3: Regional Restrictions

Subsidies are tied to delivery address/store location. A Beijing subsidy can’t be used in Shanghai. If you claimed in City A but didn’t use it, you need to unbind there before claiming in City B.

Trap 4: Invoice Issues

Subsidized items require personal invoices matching real names. Don’t skip invoices to save on taxes—it affects subsidy eligibility.

My Personal Experience

I just bought my mom an AC. Here’s what I did:

1. Checked price history on deal-tracking sites
2. Claimed AC subsidy on JD.com
3. Chose trade-in (old AC worth ¥300 + ¥1,500 subsidy = ¥1,800 total savings)
4. Subsidy deducted automatically at checkout, beating regular sale prices

The process was smooth, though old AC pickup took two days—slightly slow.

Best Time to Buy?

If not urgent, consider waiting. This is just the second batch; third and fourth batches (each 62.5B) will release in H2.

Also, major sale events (Labor Day, 618, Double 11) let you stack subsidies with platform discounts for maximum savings.

Final Reminders

Policy runs through December 31, 2026, with funds released in batches—first come, first served. My advice:

• Buy now if you need it urgently
• Wait for sales if not urgent
• Only use official channels—avoid “insider channels” or “subsidy agents” (scammers)

Hope this guide helps! Drop questions in comments—I’ll try to answer. I’m serious about saving money!