8171 Web Portal: How to Check BISP Eligibility by CNIC (Official Site)

By Rozgar for Youth Editorial Team✓ Last verified: 12 Nov 2026OpenIndependent guide

The 8171 web portal is BISP’s official website for checking whether your household is eligible: 8171.bisp.gov.pk. Type your 13-digit CNIC number and the code shown in the picture, then press “معلوم کریں” (Find out). It is free and needs no login. You can also send your CNIC number by SMS to 8171.

At a glance

Official address	8171.bisp.gov.pk – type it yourself
What you need	13-digit CNIC number and the picture code
What it shows	Your household’s BISP eligibility status
Cost	Free. No login, no registration, no app
Without internet	SMS your CNIC number to 8171
Helpline	0800-26477 (toll-free, listed on bisp.gov.pk)

Open the official 8171 portal

Check only on the official BISP site. Copycat sites with “8171” in the name are not run by BISP.

Open 8171.bisp.gov.pkOfficial BISP portal BISP main websitebisp.gov.pk

🔒 Official link – opens the BISP website. Rozgar for Youth never asks for your CNIC.

Scam warning: fake apps, agents and deductions

Only 8171 is real. BISP sends messages only from 8171. Calls or SMS from any other number about “your payment” are fake.
No fee, no form. Registration and surveys are free and no survey form is needed. Anyone asking for money to “add you” or “restore” you is a fraudster.
Fake apps. We could not find any BISP app for checking eligibility or payments. Apps on Play Store using the 8171 name are not BISP’s – some say so themselves. Never type your CNIC into them.
Deductions. You must receive the full amount. Count it before you leave and report any cut to the BISP tehsil office or helpline 0800-26477.
Your phone and SIM stay with you. Never hand your phone or Benazir SIM to a retailer or agent. Withdrawal needs only your original CNIC and fingerprint or registered number.

Rozgar for Youth is not BISP and never asks for your CNIC.

How to use the 8171 web portal

Open the official siteType 8171.bisp.gov.pk in your browser. Do not follow links in WhatsApp or SMS messages.
Enter your CNIC numberIn the box marked “شناختی کارڈ نمبر” (CNIC number), type the 13 digits of the CNIC without dashes.
Type the picture codeIn the box marked “تصویر میں دیا گیا کوڈ” (code shown in the picture), copy the characters exactly. If you cannot read them, reload the page for a new code.
Press “معلوم کریں”Press the button “معلوم کریں” (Find out). The result about your household appears on the screen.
Read the result and act on itUse the table below to see what the result means and what to do next.

The portal page is in Urdu. The two boxes and the button are the only things you need to fill in.

What each result means

What the result tells you	What it means	What to do next
Eligible / your household is in the programme	Your household’s survey score is within the cut-off and you are on the Kafaalat list.	Keep your Benazir SIM active. When money reaches your wallet you get an SMS from 8171. Then withdraw with your original CNIC.
Not eligible	Your household was surveyed but its poverty score (PMT) is above the cut-off of 32 (37 if a family member is disabled), or an exclusion rule applied.	If your circumstances have got worse, ask the BISP tehsil office about a re-survey. A household cannot be re-surveyed within two years of its last survey.
No record / survey not done	Your CNIC is not in the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER).	Go to the Benazir Registration Desk at your BISP tehsil office for a free survey. See BISP registration.
Survey or information update needed	Your household data is missing, old or does not match NADRA (for example a missing B-form or expired CNIC).	Correct the record at NADRA first if needed, then visit the tehsil office to update your household data.
Under process / verification	Your survey or update is being checked against NADRA records.	Wait and check again later. Do not pay anyone to “speed it up”.

BISP does not publish an official list of reply wordings, and the wording can change. The table explains the outcome each reply tells you, based on BISP’s published eligibility rules.

What the portal does not do

It does not register you. “8171 web portal registration” is not possible online. New households register through a free survey at a BISP tehsil office – see BISP registration.
It does not show your wallet balance. When a payment reaches your Benazir SIM wallet, BISP sends you an SMS from 8171 with the amount. See BISP payment check.
It does not take complaints. Use the tehsil office or the toll-free helpline 0800-26477.

Portal not opening or the code keeps failing?

Code rejected: the code is case-sensitive and changes each time the page loads. Reload, then type the new code carefully.
Page will not load: try again later, or switch between mobile data and Wi-Fi. Some government sites may be hard to reach from outside Pakistan.
Still stuck: send your CNIC number by SMS to 8171, or ask at your BISP tehsil office.

Check by SMS instead

Write your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes in a new SMS and send it to 8171. The reply comes from 8171. A reply about BISP from any other number is fake.

Ehsaas 8171 and BISP 8171: same service

Under the previous government the programme used the Ehsaas name, so many people still search for the “Ehsaas 8171 web portal”. Today it is the BISP 8171 portal at the same official address, 8171.bisp.gov.pk.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official 8171 web portal address?

It is 8171.bisp.gov.pk. Type the address yourself. Sites with “8171” in their own domain name are not run by BISP.

Is there 8171 web portal registration?

No. The portal only checks eligibility. New households are registered through a free survey at the Benazir Registration Desk in a BISP tehsil office.

Do I need a login or password for the 8171 portal?

No. You only need the 13-digit CNIC number and the code shown in the picture.

Is checking on the 8171 portal free?

Yes. Checking is free. BISP registration and surveys are also free, and no form has to be bought.

Can I check my BISP payment on the 8171 portal?

The portal shows your household’s eligibility. When a payment reaches your digital wallet, BISP sends an SMS from 8171 with the details.

Can I check my BISP balance online?

Your money sits in the digital wallet linked to your Benazir SIM. The 8171 portal does not show a balance; keep the 8171 SMS messages you receive for each payment and withdrawal.

Why does the 8171 portal say “not eligible”?

Usually your household’s survey score is above the cut-off of 32 (37 for families with a disabled member). If your situation has got worse, ask the tehsil office about a re-survey; it is not allowed within two years of the last one.

Is there an official 8171 app?

We could not find any official BISP app for eligibility checks. Use the 8171.bisp.gov.pk website or SMS your CNIC to 8171.

Is the Ehsaas 8171 web portal the same as BISP 8171?

Yes. The Ehsaas name was used earlier; the service is now run by BISP at 8171.bisp.gov.pk.

Official sources

Always confirm details with the official source before applying.

Updates

12 Nov 2026: Page published. Portal fields and button checked on 8171.bisp.gov.pk; helpline and PMT cut-off checked on bisp.gov.pk.

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