Benazir Kafalat Program 2026: Amount, Eligibility, CNIC Check and Next-of-Kin Rules
Benazir Kafaalat is BISP’s core unconditional cash transfer. It pays a woman in each eligible household Rs 14,500 every quarter into her Benazir SIM digital wallet. A household qualifies if its survey PMT score is 32 or less, or 37 or less if a member is differently abled. Check by CNIC on 8171.bisp.gov.pk or SMS 8171.
At a glance
| Amount | Rs 14,500 per quarter; Rs 18,000 planned from January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | NSER survey PMT score ≤ 32 (≤ 37 with a differently abled member) |
| Paid to | A woman of the household, into the Benazir SIM wallet |
| Families covered | About 12 million households (June 2026 briefing) |
| Check | 8171.bisp.gov.pk or SMS CNIC to 8171 |
Check your Kafaalat eligibility
There is no separate Kafaalat application. Your household enters through the NSER survey.
🔒 Official link – opens the government / bank website. Rozgar for Youth never takes applications or fees.
- 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 join Benazir Kafaalat
- Check by CNICUse 8171.bisp.gov.pk or SMS your CNIC to 8171.
- If there is no record, get surveyedVisit the Benazir Registration Desk at your BISP tehsil office with your original CNIC and your children’s B-forms. It is free.
- Wait for the resultIf your PMT score is within the cut-off, your household is enrolled.
- Get the free Benazir SIMCollect it from a BISP office with your phone. Payments go only into the wallet on this SIM.
- Collect each instalmentWhen the 8171 SMS arrives, withdraw at any partner-bank retailer with your original CNIC.
What each result means
| Result or message | What it means | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible | Your household is on the Kafaalat list. | Keep your Benazir SIM active and wait for the 8171 payment SMS. |
| Not eligible | PMT score above 32 (or 37 with a disabled member), or an exclusion rule applied. | Ask about a re-survey if circumstances changed; not within two years of the last one. |
| No record | Your household is not in the NSER. | Register through the free survey at the tehsil office. |
| Payment SMS from 8171 | The quarter’s money is in your wallet. | Withdraw with your original CNIC; count the full Rs 14,500. |
Special rules
- Differently abled member: the cut-off is 37 instead of 32. Update the disability status with NADRA first, then at the tehsil office.
- Transgender persons: with a NADRA CNIC showing that gender, a successful survey at a tehsil office makes them eligible without the PMT cut-off.
- Next of kin: if a beneficiary dies, her family can apply at the tehsil office with the deceased’s CNIC, NADRA’s CNIC cancellation certificate, the union council death certificate and family members’ CNICs.
- Linked programmes: Kafaalat families can also enrol children in Taleemi Wazaif and mothers in Nashonuma.
Complaints
BISP’s grievance system works through tehsil offices and the toll-free helpline 0800-26477. See BISP helpline and complaints.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Benazir Kafaalat now?
Rs 14,500 per quarter. Rs 18,000 is planned from January 2027.
How do I check Benazir Kafaalat by CNIC?
On 8171.bisp.gov.pk with your CNIC and the picture code, or by sending your CNIC to 8171.
Who is eligible for Benazir Kafaalat?
Households with an NSER PMT score of 32 or less, or 37 or less if a member is differently abled. The payment goes to a woman of the household.
Do I have to apply separately for Kafaalat?
No. Your household enters through the NSER survey at the tehsil office.
Why does bisp.gov.pk say Rs 8,500?
BISP’s programme page has not been updated. Newspapers and the President’s Office confirm Rs 14,500 since February 2026.
What happens if the beneficiary dies?
Her family can apply under the next-of-kin policy at the tehsil office with the required death and CNIC documents.
Can transgender persons get Kafaalat?
Yes. With a NADRA CNIC showing that gender and a successful survey, they are eligible without the PMT cut-off.
Where is Kafaalat paid?
Into the digital wallet on the free Benazir SIM. Withdraw at any authorised retailer of six partner banks.
Official sources
- BISP – Benazir Kafaalat programme page (PMT cut-off, grievances, next of kin)
- BISP – 8171 web portal (official)
- President of Pakistan – First Lady briefed on BISP (22 Jun 2026)
- Express Tribune – BISP increases Rs1,000 cash support from 1st of Ramazan (Feb 2026)
- APP – withdrawals from any authorised retailer of six partner banks (20 Oct 2026)
- Profit – Kafaalat to Rs18,000 from January 2027 (IMF commitment, 16 May 2026)
Always confirm details with the official source before applying.
Updates
- 12 Nov 2026: Page published. Eligibility, next-of-kin and transgender rules checked on BISP’s Kafaalat page; amount on Express Tribune and the President’s Office.
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