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Pakistan's most comprehensive guide to BISP 8171 eligibility check, Ehsaas Program and Benazir Income Support Programme
Three ways to check your BISP eligibility and payment status right now - online, by SMS, or at the official portal.
Enter your 13-digit CNIC number in the checker above. Get instant eligibility status, payment amount and due date.
Check Online Now → FreeSend your 13-digit CNIC to 8171 from any mobile phone. Works on Jazz, Telenor, Ufone, Zong and Warid. Completely free.
SMS Guide → OfficialVisit 8171.bisp.gov.pk - the official BISP government portal. Enter your CNIC and complete the captcha verification.
Visit Portal →Complete information on all programs under the Benazir Income Support Programme and Ehsaas initiative.
Rs. 14,500 quarterly cash stipend for eligible women from low-income households. Check eligibility and payment dates.
Learn More → 9.3 Million FamiliesPakistan's largest social protection initiative covering multiple welfare programs for low-income families.
Learn More → Rs. 750-3,000/quarterEducation stipends for children of BISP-registered families from primary through secondary school level.
Learn More → Required for RegistrationNational Socio-Economic Registry survey determines your PMT score and eligibility for BISP programs.
Learn More → Check Your ScoreCheck your Poverty Means Test score online. Understand what score qualifies you for BISP assistance.
Learn More → Monthly StipendNutritional support program for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children under two years of age.
Learn More → 30-40% DiscountMonthly ration subsidy for low-income families in Punjab. Discount on essential food items at Utility Stores.
Learn More → Helpline: 0800-26477Report fraud, WhatsApp scams, delayed payments and other BISP issues to the official helpline.
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Locate your 13-digit Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) number. It is printed on your CNIC card and starts with your province code. You need all 13 digits without any dashes or spaces.
Scroll up to the 8171 BISP Eligibility Checker on this page. Click on the CNIC Check tab (it is selected by default).
Type your complete 13-digit CNIC number in the input field. Double check every digit as an incorrect CNIC will show inaccurate results.
Press the Check BISP Eligibility button. The system will query the BISP database and return your eligibility status within seconds.
Your result will show one of three statuses: Eligible (you can receive payments), Not Eligible (you do not currently qualify), or Under Verification (your application is being processed).
If eligible, visit your nearest HBL Konnect point, designated ATM or BISP payment center with your CNIC and biometric verification to collect your Rs. 14,500 payment.
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The 8171 Web Portal is the official digital platform launched by the Government of Pakistan to help citizens check their eligibility for the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and Ehsaas Program. By entering your 13-digit CNIC number at the portal, you can instantly find out whether you are eligible for the quarterly Rs. 14,500 Kafalat payment, check your payment status, and access information about registration and verification.
The number 8171 refers to both the official SMS shortcode and the web portal address for BISP eligibility checks. When you send your CNIC to 8171 via SMS or visit 8171.bisp.gov.pk, you are accessing the same government database managed by NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) and BISP.
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is Pakistan's largest social protection initiative, providing financial assistance to over 9.3 million low-income families across all four provinces. Established in 2008, BISP currently provides a quarterly cash stipend of Rs. 14,500 to eligible women from low-income households through the Benazir Kafalat program.
Priority is given to female-headed households, widows, divorced women, and families living below the poverty line as determined by the NSER (National Socio-Economic Registry) survey. Eligibility is determined using a PMT (Poverty Means Test) score calculated from data collected during the NSER Dynamic Survey.
The 8171 eligibility check works by connecting to the BISP and NADRA databases in real time. When you enter your 13-digit CNIC number, the system searches for your household record in the NSER database and returns your current eligibility status. The result can be:
The fastest way to check your BISP eligibility is through the online CNIC check on this page. Simply enter your 13-digit CNIC number in the checker above and click the Check button. You will receive your eligibility status, payment information and next steps within seconds. This method works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any device with an internet connection.
If you do not have internet access, you can send your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes) as an SMS to 8171. This service is free on all mobile networks in Pakistan including Jazz, Telenor, Ufone, Zong and Warid. You will receive a reply within a few seconds confirming your eligibility status.
8171web.com.pk is an independent information portal that provides guides, news and tools related to BISP, Ehsaas Program and related government welfare initiatives in Pakistan. We are not affiliated with the Government of Pakistan, BISP or any official government body. Our goal is to make information about these programs more accessible to ordinary Pakistani citizens, particularly those in rural areas who may have difficulty navigating official portals.
All information on this site is sourced from official government announcements, BISP press releases and verified news sources. We update our content regularly when payment amounts, eligibility criteria or program rules change.