diff --git a/contracts/metisStaking/ccip/SequencerRewardsCCIPSender.sol b/contracts/metisStaking/ccip/SequencerRewardsCCIPSender.sol
index 9346a427..b5e4fe12 100644
--- a/contracts/metisStaking/ccip/SequencerRewardsCCIPSender.sol
+++ b/contracts/metisStaking/ccip/SequencerRewardsCCIPSender.sol
@@ -77,6 +77,14 @@ contract SequencerRewardsCCIPSender is UUPSUpgradeable, OwnableUpgradeable {
         _;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * @notice Returns the total available rewards
+     * @return available rewards
+     **/
+    function getRewards() external view returns (uint256) {
+        return metisToken.balanceOf(address(this));
+    }
+
     /**
      * @notice Transfers reward tokens to the destination chain
      * @param _maxLINKFee call will revert if LINK fee exceeds this value