8171 Web Portal: Check BISP Eligibility and Payment by CNIC
8171 is the official SMS code and web portal of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), the federal cash support programme for low-income families. To check your household, enter your 13-digit CNIC (national identity card) number on the official 8171 web portal at 8171.bisp.gov.pk, or send the CNIC number by SMS to 8171. Both checks are free, and you never need to pay an agent or a shop for them.
PK Portals is an independent information site. We are not BISP or a government office, and we cannot register anyone, check a payment or release money. Nothing here is a promise that you will qualify.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official web portal | 8171.bisp.gov.pk |
| Official SMS code | 8171 (BISP says this is its only official number) |
| BISP website | bisp.gov.pk |
| Helpline | 0800-26477 (toll-free) |
| What you need to check | Your 13-digit CNIC number |
| Where registration happens | Dynamic registry desk at a BISP tehsil office, or a BISP mobile registration van |
| Kafaalat amount | Rs 14,500 per quarter (as of October 2026) |
| Cost | Free. BISP charges no fee for the check, survey, SIM or payment |
What BISP 8171 is
8171 began in April 2021 as a free SMS service for checking eligibility. BISP now uses the same number for its web portal and for the messages it sends to families.
BISP has repeated in 2026 that 8171 is its only official number. A message about BISP money from any ordinary mobile number is fake.
8171 check online by CNIC: steps on the web portal
- Type 8171.bisp.gov.pk in your browser yourself. Check that the address ends in bisp.gov.pk.
- The page is in Urdu. Its title is “8171 ویب پورٹل” and the heading asks you to find out about your household’s eligibility.
- In the first box, شناختی کارڈ نمبر (CNIC number), enter your 13-digit CNIC number.
- In the second box, تصویر میں دیا گیا کوڈ, type the code shown in the picture.
- Press the button under the form and read the result on the screen.
The portal showed only these two boxes when we checked it in October 2026. It does not ask for a fee, a password, an OTP or bank details. If a page asks for any of these, close it.
How to check by SMS to 8171
- Open a new text message on your phone.
- Type your 13-digit CNIC number and nothing else.
- Send it to 8171.
- Wait for the reply. A real reply comes from 8171, not from a mobile number.
BISP 8171 result check online by CNIC: what the result means
The wording changes from time to time, but results fall into a few groups.
| Result | What it means and what to do |
|---|---|
| Eligible | Your household is within the cut-off. The woman beneficiary gets an SMS from 8171. Collect the free Benazir SIM from a BISP office if she does not have one. |
| Not eligible | The household’s poverty score is above the cut-off. Nobody can change this for a fee. See the problems section below. |
| No record or survey needed | The household is not in the registry, or its data is incomplete. An adult member should visit the registration desk at the nearest BISP tehsil office. |
| Wait or visit an office | Follow the instruction and wait for the next message from 8171. |
How BISP registration actually works
There is no online self-registration for Benazir Kafaalat. BISP says the household survey is done only at dynamic registry centres in BISP tehsil offices or through its mobile registration vans, and that the survey is free and needs no form.
- Go to the BISP tehsil office with your original CNIC, the CNICs of other household members, the B-Form (NADRA child registration certificate) of each child, and an active mobile number.
- At the information desk, give your CNIC. You get a token for a new survey or for an update of old data.
- At the data entry desk, answer questions about family members, education, health, assets and income. Answer truthfully.
- Keep the token receipt.
- Wait for a confirmation SMS from 8171, then check your status on the portal or by SMS.
Eligibility is decided from a poverty score calculated from the survey. The BISP Board sets the cut-off. In an eligible household, the payment goes to an ever-married woman (married, widowed or divorced) who holds a valid CNIC.
BISP says a household cannot be surveyed again for at least two years. Families already receiving payments are re-checked every three years. If your CNIC or B-Form details are out of date, fix them first using NADRA online services.
Kafaalat amount, Taleemi Wazaif and Nashonuma
| Programme | Who it is for | As of October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Benazir Kafaalat | Eligible low-income families, paid to the woman beneficiary | Rs 14,500 per quarter, raised from Rs 13,500 in February 2026 |
| Benazir Taleemi Wazaif | School and college children (ages 4 to 22, by level) of active Kafaalat beneficiaries | Quarterly stipend, higher for girls, tied to 70% attendance |
| Benazir Nashonuma | Pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under two in Kafaalat families, in covered districts | Quarterly stipend plus nutritious food, tied to health visits and immunisation |
An official briefing in June 2026 said the Kafaalat stipend is planned to rise to Rs 18,000 from January 2027. Treat that as a plan until BISP confirms it.
BISP raised the Taleemi Wazaif and Nashonuma stipends by Rs 500 in February 2026, but its programme pages still show older tables, so confirm the current figure at a BISP office. To enrol a child, the mother takes her CNIC, the child’s B-Form and a school admission slip verified by the teacher to a BISP office.
BISP does not publish a fixed payment calendar. Do not trust websites that list “confirmed” instalment dates.
How BISP payments are collected in 2026
BISP moved all payments to digital wallets from July 2026. The wallet is linked to a free Benazir SIM issued in the woman’s name.
- Collect the Benazir SIM only from a BISP office. Bring the original CNIC and your own mobile phone. Staff put the SIM in your phone.
- When money is credited, you get an SMS. The money stays in the wallet until you withdraw it.
- Go to any authorised agent or retailer of any partner bank, in any city, on any day.
- Give your original CNIC and your thumb for biometric verification. Do not hand over your phone.
- A second SMS shows the amount withdrawn. Count the cash and keep both messages.
If your fingerprints do not verify, BISP advises getting a facial verification certificate from a NADRA office (fee Rs 20) and submitting it at a BISP office. To see which SIMs are on your CNIC, use our PTA SIM guide.
Problems and fixes
- Result says not eligible: No agent can reverse it. If your family details have changed or were recorded wrongly, ask the BISP tehsil office about a data update. A fresh survey is not possible within two years.
- Payment not received: Make sure the SIM was issued by a BISP office, not a shop. Then visit the BISP office or call 0800-26477.
- Agent deducts money: Show the SMS and ask for the full amount. Report any deduction to the BISP office or the helpline. BISP calls the full stipend your lawful right.
- Message from a mobile number, or a caller asking for a code: It is a scam. Never share an OTP or PIN, and never pay a “registration” or “release” fee.
- Someone threatens to stop your payment: BISP says no individual or official can stop or restore payments. Report it.
Ehsaas program and BISP: how they relate
From 2019 the federal government grouped its social protection work under the name Ehsaas. BISP kept operating inside it, and its cash transfer was called Ehsaas Kafaalat. The 8171 service was launched under that name.
BISP’s own documents from 2022 onward use the Benazir names again. The official BISP and ministry websites now list only Benazir-named programmes, so a website offering a new “Ehsaas program” registration form is not official. Other active schemes are in our guide to government schemes in Pakistan and the BISP 8171 section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 8171 web portal free?
Yes. BISP says all its services, including the survey and the SIM, are free of cost.
Can I do BISP registration online?
No. The survey is done in person at a BISP tehsil office or a BISP mobile registration van.
How much is the BISP Kafaalat payment in 2026?
Rs 14,500 per quarter as of October 2026. Check bisp.gov.pk or the helpline for any later change.
I got a message from a mobile number saying my BISP money is approved. Is it real?
No. BISP messages come from 8171 only. Do not reply, click links or share your CNIC.
Can PK Portals check my 8171 result or register me?
No. Only BISP can do that, through 8171.bisp.gov.pk, SMS 8171 and its own offices.