The 8171 portal is the official digital platform of the Benazir Income Support Programme, allowing registered beneficiaries to check eligibility, confirm payment status, and access disbursement details without visiting offices. It ensures transparency, reduces fraud, and provides nationwide access for both urban and rural families. The portal supports CNIC-based verification via NADRA, is available in Urdu and English, and can be accessed on mobile phones, tablets, or computers.
To receive your Benazir payment in 2026, visit the official portal at 8171.bisp.gov.pk, avoiding fake links or agents. Enter your 13-digit CNIC without dashes, complete the captcha, and submit. The portal will display your eligibility, payment amount, and current phase. Once the payment is released, you will receive an official SMS from 8171 detailing the amount and designated collection channel. Payments can then be collected from authorized banks or agents, requiring your original CNIC, registered SIM, and biometric verification. After collection, beneficiaries should confirm the payment status on the portal to ensure it shows Paid.
BISP partners with multiple banks for payments, including HBL Konnect through biometric agents and ATMs, Bank Alfalah for cash withdrawal, UBL Omni via agents, Meezan Bank for pilot payments, and Mobilink Microfinance Bank for digital wallet disbursement. Common issues include CNIC not verified, biometric verification failure, missing SMS, or payment marked Paid but not received. These can usually be resolved by updating CNIC information via NADRA, trying a different verification device, or contacting the nearest BISP office.
Required documents before visiting payment centers include the original computerized CNIC, registered SIM, 8171 SMS if received, and optionally a payment screenshot. NADRA verification cross-checks household data and CNIC validity to prevent duplicate payments, fake registrations, and ineligible disbursements. Any mismatch may delay or halt payment.
To report fraud or illegal deductions, beneficiaries can call the BISP helpline at 0800-26477, visit the nearest Tehsil Office, or submit complaints through the 8171 portal while keeping payment receipts as proof. Beneficiaries are advised to trust only official SMS from 8171, never share CNIC or biometric data, avoid paying agents, and report suspicious activity immediately.
The 8171 portal in 2026 provides a safer, faster, and more transparent system for receiving Benazir payments, combining CNIC-based verification, biometric security, and multiple banking channels to ensure that eligible families receive funds efficiently.
