Verify the Payment Status of BISP 8171. By CNIC
Through the Benazir Kafalat Program, low-income women can get financial aid from the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). Currently, payments for July are distributed across various districts. Many women have not received their payments and are seeking information on their BISP 8171 payments. This article provides a simple procedure for women to check their payment status using their ID card, allowing them to check their status from home.
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The second phase of July payments in Pakistan has begun in 86 districts, with women from unincluded districts not affected, but their payments will be released in the upcoming third phase.
How to Check BISP 8171’s Payment Status
The BISP offers three methods to check payment details: two from home, and the third requires visiting a Benazir office.
To check payment status online, use the BISP 8171 web portal. Open Google on your mobile or computer, then click on the official website. On the portal, enter your ID card number and a captcha code in two fields. Click submit, and your payment status will appear on the screen. This method is convenient for those with internet access but requires a stable internet connection to access. This method allows quick and easy payment status checking at home.
| Method | How to Use | Requirements | Response Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Online Portal | Visit 8171 Web Portal, enter CNIC & captcha | Internet + Smartphone/PC | Instant (if site is live) |
| 2. SMS Service (8171) | Send CNIC number via SMS to 8171 | Mobile Phone (with balance) | Within minutes to hours |
| 3. Benazir Office Visit | Go to nearest BISP center with your CNIC | CNIC and physical presence | On-the-spot |
| 4. Retailer/Biometric ATM | Use CNIC thumb verification at designated retailers or HBL/BAFL ATMs | CNIC and biometric verification | Immediate (if eligible) |
| 5. Camp Cluster Checkpoints | Visit your district’s payment distribution center | CNIC and/or SMS invite | Immediate (based on area) |
Check Your Payment Using the 8171 SMS Service
BISP SMS Service for Non-Internet Users
• Open the messaging app on the mobile phone.
• Type the ID card number and send it to 8171.
• Receive reply SMS with payment details.
• Fast response may be delayed.
• Try the third method if no reply.
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Verify Payment Information at the Closest BISP Office
Visit your nearest Benazir office and present your ID card to a representative at the help desk. They will provide you with payment status information and can also discuss other programs and benefits under the BISP. This method is not commonly used.
Conclusion
July payments for the Benazir Kafalat Program are being distributed, with women in ongoing phases collecting them from their nearest BISP centers. If you haven’t received payment notifications, there are three simple methods to check payment status using an ID card. Choose the method that suits you best for complete payment details.
FAQs
1: How can I use my home computer to monitor the status of my Benazir 8171 payment?
You can transmit your CNIC number to 8171 by SMS or use the 8171 site to check your status online.
2. What should I do if I don’t hear back from the 8171 SMS service?
Try again after a few hours. Use the online portal or go to the closest Benazir office for confirmation if you haven’t heard back.
3: Does checking the status of a payment need internet access?
No, you don’t need internet connectivity to utilize the SMS technique (send CNIC to 8171).
4: If my district is not in the second phase, what does it mean?
Your payment will be released in the next third phase if your district is not covered by the second phase.
5: Is there another person that can pick up my BISP payment?
No. Payments from BISP are validated using biometrics. The money may only be collected by the registered lady who has a valid CNIC and fingerprint.