If you or someone in your household is interested in getting financial assistance under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in June 2025, then this complete and easy guide is for you.
The Government of Pakistan has made it extremely simple to check eligibility through the 8171 portal and SMS service, so that every citizen can check their application themselves.
What is the 8171 web portal and how does it work?
The 8171 portal is a government online platform where you can easily get the following information:
Are you eligible for BISP payment for June 2025?
Is your information updated or not?
Registration and payment status updates
This portal is completely secure and free, and works under the supervision of the Government of Pakistan.
Who can be eligible for BISP assistance?
Financial assistance under the BISP sponsorship program is provided only to those who meet the following conditions:
Be a Pakistani citizen
Not receiving a government job or other government assistance
Having a household income of less than Rs. 50,000 per month
Not having any major property, vehicle or business
Preference is given to women, especially:
Widows
Divorced
Or female heads of household
It is also important that your information matches the data of the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER).
How to check eligibility without internet (via SMS)
If you don’t have a smartphone or internet, don’t worry. You can also check BISP eligibility by sending your CNIC number:
Open the “Messages” app on your mobile
Type your 13-digit CNIC number without spaces or dashes
Send the SMS to 8171
You will receive a response within a few moments whether you are eligible or not
Make sure to send the SMS using the same number that is registered on your CNIC
Online Method: Use 8171 Web Portal
This is the easiest and fastest method for internet users:
Visit: https://8171.bisp.gov.pk
Enter your National Identity Card Number
Type the given image code (Captcha)
Click on “Check Eligibility”
The result will be displayed immediately
What happens if you are declared eligible?
If you get a positive response from 8171, then:
A confirmation SMS will be received
You will be able to receive the relief amount, from the following sources:
BISP Payment Centers
Designated banks like HBL, Bank Alfalah
ATM machine (if linked to bank account)
Fingerprint biometric verification may also be required
Expected relief amount in June 2025: Rs. 13,500
What if you are not eligible?
If you are told that you are not eligible at this time:
Visit the nearest BISP office
Bring your original identity card and other necessary documents (such as electricity or gas bill)
Request registration for NSER survey or correction of information
You will receive an SMS from 8171 after the test is complete
Important dates to remember
Date
Details
10 June 2025
Start of BISP assistance payment
30 June 2025
Last date to update NSER information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: Can information be obtained even without internet?
Answer: Yes, eligibility can be checked through CNIC by sending an SMS to 8171.
Question: Is the 8171 web portal secure?
Answer: It is a secure and free service provided by the Government of Pakistan.
Question: What if the SMS does not arrive?
Answer: Visit the nearest BISP center or check the portal again yourself.
Question: How long does it take to get a response after registration?
Answer: Usually, the verification of NSER data is completed within a few days.
Question: Can someone else collect the money for me?
Answer: No, only registered women can collect the money after biometric verification.
Last but not least
Getting financial assistance through Benazir Income Support Program has now become very easy.
Whether you send an SMS or use the web portal, you can know your eligibility within a few minutes.
Remember:
Use only official methods
Do not pay any agent or individual to get registered
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For more information and checking, visit:
Official Helpline: 0800-26477
