BISP 8171 New Registration 2026: How to Check Eligibility via 8171 Portal

Complete Digital Guide for Rs. 13,500 Quarterly Payment

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced a more transparent and digitally monitored registration system for 2026. Whether you are checking your current eligibility or applying for the first time, this guide explains the official process step by step, without confusion or misinformation.

1. How to Check Eligibility via the 8171 Web Portal

The 8171 portal is the fastest and most reliable way to check your status for BISP / Ehsaas Kafaalat.

Step-by-Step Method

1. Visit the official portal: 8171.bisp.gov.pk
2. Enter your 13-digit CNIC number (no dashes or spaces).
3. Enter the 4-digit captcha code shown on the screen.
4. Click Submit / Maloom Karen.

Possible Results Explained

After submission, you will see one of the following:

• Eligible (Ahel):
  Your payment of Rs. 13,500 is approved or being processed.
• Under Verification:
  Your data is currently being cross-checked with NADRA. This usually resolves automatically.
• No Record Found / Survey Required:
  You are not registered yet and must complete the Dynamic Survey at a BISP office.

2. BISP New Registration Process for 2026 (Dynamic Survey)

If you are a new applicant or your record does not exist, online registration is not possible. The government requires in-person verification.

Where to Register

• Visit your nearest BISP Tehsil Registration Center

Required Documents

• Original CNIC
• B-Forms of all children
• Active mobile number registered in your name

What Happens in the Dynamic Survey

• A BISP officer records:
  • Household income
  • Family size
  • Assets and living conditions
• Your data is uploaded to the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER).

Confirmation

• After verification (usually 3–6 weeks), you will receive an official SMS from 8171 with your final status.

3. Eligibility Criteria for BISP Rs. 13,500 (2026)

To qualify, households must meet strict government benchmarks:

Core Requirements

• PMT (Poverty Score): Below 32
• Employment: No household member employed by the government
• Travel History: No frequent international travel
• Assets:
  • No private car
  • No large agricultural land holdings

Priority Groups

The following are given special preference:

• Widows
• Women-led households
• Persons with disabilities
• Families with no stable income source

Meeting priority criteria does not bypass verification, but it increases approval chances.

4. Payment Collection Methods (Updated for 2026)

Once declared eligible, beneficiaries can collect payments through multiple official channels.

🏧 Bank ATMs

• Withdraw using biometric thumb verification
• Available at:
  • HBL
  • Bank Alfalah
• In many locations, ATM card is not required

📱 Digital Wallets (New System)

BISP is transitioning payments to:

• JazzCash
• Easypaisa

Benefits:

• Faster access
• No middlemen
• Full amount credited directly

🏕️ BISP Campsites

• Active in every district
• Useful for beneficiaries who prefer assisted/manual collection

5. Important Security & Fraud Warnings

• Only trust messages from 8171
• BISP never calls from 03xx numbers
• No registration or processing fee exists
• Any demand for money is illegal

Complaints & Help

If anyone:

• Deducts money
• Demands a “fee”
• Misguides you

Call the official BISP Helpline: 0800-26477

Key Takeaway for 2026 Applicants

• Eligibility checks are digital and instant
• Registration requires physical Dynamic Survey
• Payments are Rs. 13,500 quarterly
• Digital wallets are becoming the primary method
• Middlemen and agents are not required