BISP Online Check by CNIC: Four Official Ways and What Your Result Means
You can check BISP by CNIC in four official ways: the 8171 web portal (8171.bisp.gov.pk), an SMS of your CNIC to 8171, your BISP tehsil office, or the toll-free helpline 0800-26477. All are free. The result tells you whether your household is eligible, not eligible, or needs a survey.
At a glance
| Online | 8171.bisp.gov.pk – CNIC + picture code |
|---|---|
| SMS | Send your 13-digit CNIC to 8171 |
| In person | BISP tehsil office (Benazir Registration Desk) |
| Phone | 0800-26477 (toll-free) |
| Cost | Free on every channel |
Check online now
The official portal is the quickest way. Type the address yourself.
🔒 Official links – open BISP websites. Rozgar for Youth never asks for your CNIC.
- 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.
Way 1: the 8171 web portal
- Open 8171.bisp.gov.pkType the address yourself in any browser.
- Enter the CNICType the 13 digits without dashes.
- Enter the picture codeCopy the characters from the picture exactly.
- Press “معلوم کریں”Read your household’s result on screen.
Full walkthrough with field names: 8171 web portal guide.
Way 2: SMS to 8171
Open a new SMS, type your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes or spaces, and send it to 8171. Use a phone you trust. Replies about BISP come only from 8171.
Way 3: the BISP tehsil office
Take your original CNIC to the Benazir Registration Desk at your BISP tehsil office. Staff can tell you your status and, if needed, start a survey or update. Find addresses on BISP’s office list or NADRA’s list of BISP survey centres.
Way 4: the helpline
Call the toll-free helpline 0800-26477, listed on bisp.gov.pk, for help with your status or a complaint.
What your 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.
Checking Taleemi Wazaif, Nashonuma or Hunarmand
- Taleemi Wazaif and Nashonuma are only for families already in Benazir Kafaalat, so start with the Kafaalat check above. Enrolment for both is done at BISP offices or Nashonuma centres, not online.
- Hunarmand skills training has its own registration portal, hunarmand.bisp.gov.pk, for members of Dynamic Registry households aged 18 to 40 with at least Matric.
Can I see my PMT score?
BISP does not show the PMT score on the 8171 portal. The result tells you only whether your household is within the cut-off. Ask at the tehsil office if you need to know why you were found not eligible.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check BISP by CNIC online?
Open 8171.bisp.gov.pk, enter your 13-digit CNIC and the picture code, and press “معلوم کریں”.
How do I check BISP by SMS?
Send your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes to 8171.
Can I check BISP without internet?
Yes. Send your CNIC by SMS to 8171, call 0800-26477, or visit the tehsil office.
How can I check my BISP PMT score?
The 8171 portal does not show the score. It tells you whether you are within the cut-off. Ask at the tehsil office for details.
Why does my CNIC show no record?
Your household has not been surveyed in the National Socio-Economic Registry. Register free at the tehsil office.
Is BISP tracking the same as an online check?
Yes. “Tracking” searches lead to the same 8171 check. BISP has no separate tracking website.
Is it safe to enter my CNIC on other sites?
No. Enter it only on 8171.bisp.gov.pk or send it to 8171. Other sites and apps are not BISP.
Does the check cost anything?
No. The portal, helpline and office check are free.
Official sources
- BISP – 8171 web portal (official)
- BISP – Benazir Kafaalat programme page (PMT cut-off, grievances, next of kin)
- BISP – regional and tehsil office contacts
- NADRA – BISP NSER registration centres
- BISP – Benazir Hunarmand portal
- PID – BISP e-Kacheri: no fee or form for registration, 8171 only (21 Jan 2025)
Always confirm details with the official source before applying.
Updates
- 12 Nov 2026: Page published with the four official ways to check; helpline and office lists checked on bisp.gov.pk.
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