How to Check 8171 Payment Status Using CNIC
How to Check 8171 Payment Status Using CNIC: The Government of Pakistan has further enhanced the 8171 web portal to provide financial assistance to deserving families. The portal is an important part of Ehsaas and Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), which helps in making the provision of financial assistance to low-income individuals transparent, fast, and easy. In this article, we will learn how the 8171 portal works, who can benefit from it, and how to check your payment status through CNIC — all with the latest information as of October 2025.
What is the 8171 web portal?
The 8171 web portal is an online platform that allows the public to check their:
- Eligibility Status
- Current Payment Status
- Registration Status
- NSER Survey Result
using their CNIC number from the comfort of their homes. In addition, individuals whose information is incomplete or incorrect can also initiate the correction process by seeking guidance through this portal.
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BISP 8171 October 2025 Updates
In October 2025, several new changes have been made under the 8171 program, the most notable of which are as follows:
- Increase in payment amount: The current quarterly installment has been fixed at Rs. 13,500.
- New digital verification system: The biometric verification process has been further tightened to avoid fake entries.
- Re-registration process started: Re-registration facility has been provided for individuals whose data has become outdated or who were declared ineligible.
- Improvement in SMS service: Response to SMS sent to 8171 to obtain information related to CNIC is now being received faster.
Who is eligible?
The government has set some basic criteria for joining the 8171 program:
- Pakistani citizenship
- Families with low monthly income
- People who do not have a record of large property, vehicles, or foreign travel in their name
- Must have a valid CNIC from NADRA
- The household should be registered in the NSER survey
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How to check payment through CNIC
You can easily check your payment status through the 8171 web portal. The procedure is as follows:
Online method:
- Open the official website of the 8171 web portal in any internet browser.
- Enter your 13-digit CNIC number in the required field.
- Write the code (Captcha) given below correctly.
- Click on the “Find out” or “Submit” button.
- In a few moments, your eligibility and complete payment details will appear on the screen.
Method via SMS:
- Open a new SMS from your mobile phone.
- Type your full CNIC number (without dashes).
- Send it to 8171.
- You will be informed through a reply SMS whether you are eligible or not, and what the status of the payment is.
Where can the payment be received?
If you are eligible, you can receive your money from the following sources:
- Nearby BISP campsites
- Bank ATMs (e.g., HBL, Bank Alfalah)
- Approved retailers (e.g., HBL Konnect agents) after biometric verification
- Specific mobile wallet services, where available
Note: Your original CNIC and biometric verification are mandatory while receiving the payment.
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Common issues and their solutions
| حل / تجویز | وجہ | مسٔلہ |
| قریبی BISP آفس جائیں، ڈیٹا درست کروائیں | ڈیٹا اپڈیٹ نہ ہوا، سروے مکمل نہیں | CNIC “Not Found” آ رہا ہے |
| نمبر کو رجسٹر کروائیں یا اپ ڈیٹ کریں | موبائل نمبر CNIC سے منسلک نہ ہے یا تبدیل ہو چکا ہے | SMS جواب نہیں آتا |
| دیر سے دوبارہ کوشش کریں، یا SMS استعمال کریں | سرور پر بوجھ یا اپ ڈیٹ | پورٹل نہیں کھلتا / سست ہے |
| صرف سرکاری پورٹل اور نمبر استعمال کریں، کسی کو CNIC یا ذاتی معلومات نہ دیں | لوگ جعلی لنکس بھیج سکتے ہیں | فراڈ ویب سائٹ یا جعلی SMS ملے |
Precautions
- Use only the official website and 8171 number.
- Do not give your CNIC number, OTP, or biometric information to anyone.
- Avoid fake SMS or phone calls; the government never demands money or fees.
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