The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) continues to provide vital financial assistance to low-income families across Pakistan in 2025. Eligible women receive Rs. 13,500 every three months after verification through the NSER survey. However, confirming your CNIC via a registered mobile number is now a mandatory step to receive timely payments.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to confirm your CNIC using your mobile number, why it’s important, and what to do if you face issues during the confirmation process.
🔍 Why CNIC Confirmation via Mobile Number is Important in 2025
Due to digital reforms in the BISP system, confirming your CNIC through your registered SIM card is now essential. If your CNIC is not confirmed, your payment may be delayed or rejected.
✅ Only SIMs registered under your own CNIC will receive SMS responses from 8171.
❌ Using someone else’s mobile number (even a family member’s) can result in no reply or eligibility errors.
This process ensures:
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Improved transparency
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Prevention of identity fraud
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Payments reach only the eligible, registered woman in the household
📲 How to Confirm CNIC via SMS (8171 Method)
You can check your BISP payment eligibility and confirm your CNIC via a simple SMS — no internet needed. Just follow these steps:
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Open your phone’s SMS app
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Type your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes)
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Send it to 8171
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Wait for the reply (usually within 2–5 minutes)
Possible responses:
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✅ Eligible
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❌ Not Eligible
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🛠️ Need to Update Information
📌 Make sure the SIM is registered in your name, especially if you’re the BISP beneficiary.
❗ Didn’t Get a Reply from 8171? Here’s What to Do
If you don’t receive a reply after sending your CNIC to 8171:
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✅ Make sure your SIM is registered to your CNIC
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🔁 Restart your phone and resend the SMS
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📶 Check network coverage and SIM balance (SMS is free but some phones block outgoing SMS if balance is zero)
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📞 Dial *8484# to confirm SIM registration status
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🏢 Still no response? Visit your nearest BISP office for help
☎️ BISP Helpline – CNIC Confirmation by Phone Call
You can also verify your CNIC and payment status by calling the official BISP helpline:
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Dial 0800-26477 (Toll-Free)
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Follow menu options and provide your 13-digit CNIC
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A live representative will assist with eligibility status, document updates, or next steps
🕘 Call during government hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
🏢 Visit BISP Office or Bank (HBL/Bank Alfalah) for In-Person Help
If SMS and helpline options don’t work, visit your nearest BISP office, Bank Alfalah, or HBL retailer. You may need to do this if:
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Biometric verification is required
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CNIC or household info needs correction
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Your eligibility status is unclear
Required Documents:
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Original CNIC of the registered woman
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SIM card used during registration
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Clean thumb for biometric scan
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Updated household details (if applicable)
🌐 8171 Web Portal Update – When Will It Be Live Again?
The 8171 BISP web portal (8171.bisp.gov.pk) is currently under maintenance for security upgrades and NSER data integration. It is expected to relaunch in early July 2025.
Once active, you’ll be able to:
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Check eligibility by entering your CNIC
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View payment schedule and updates
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Update your information online
⚠️ Common Problems & Solutions for CNIC Confirmation
| Issue | Solution |
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| No reply from 8171 SMS | Use SIM registered to your CNIC |
| Marked “Not Eligible” | Visit BISP office with updated documents |
| Biometric failure | Clean thumb or update at NADRA |
| Status changed to ineligible | Go for NSER resurvey at local office |
| Payment not received | Confirm eligibility and follow up with local BISP agent |
📋 Documents Needed to Collect Rs. 13,500 BISP Payment
Before collecting your quarterly BISP payment, ensure you have:
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✅ CNIC of the registered woman
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✅ SIM card used during NSER registration
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✅ Clean fingerprint for biometric verification
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📝 Any updated family information (if needed)
📌 Only the registered woman can receive the payment — no one else is allowed to collect it on her behalf.
🔚 Final Words
In 2025, confirming your CNIC via your registered mobile phone number is essential to receive the Rs. 13,500 BISP quarterly payment. With the 8171 portal under upgrade, using SMS or the BISP helpline is the most effective and free way to check your status.
Make sure your mobile number is linked to your CNIC. If you’re facing issues, visit your nearest BISP office or authorized bank branch for help.
❓FAQs – CNIC Confirmation for BISP Payment 2025
Q1. How can I confirm my CNIC using my mobile phone?
👉 Send your 13-digit CNIC to 8171 via SMS using a SIM registered in your name.
Q2. What if I don’t get a reply from 8171?
👉 Check SIM registration status and retry. Use only your own number.
Q3. Is there any fee for this SMS?
👉 No, CNIC confirmation through 8171 is completely free.
Q4. Can I use a family member’s mobile number for confirmation?
👉 No. You must use your own SIM, registered with your CNIC.
Q5. How long does it take to get a reply?
👉 Normally within 2 to 5 minutes.
Q6. What should I do if I am shown as not eligible?
👉 Visit your local BISP office with updated documents for a resurvey.