As of February 13, 2026, the Benazir Income Support Programme has updated the 8171 portal to reflect the January–March 2026 installment of Rs. 13,500.

If you are searching for:

• BISP check balance online by CNIC 2025
• 8171 check online CNIC 2025 October
• 8171 web portal 13500 payment status
• BISP 8171 CNIC check September 2025

Here is the complete clarification and step-by-step guide.

📅 2025 vs 2026 Payment Clarification

🔹 September / October 2025

• Quarterly payment was generally Rs. 10,500
• Phase-based district rollout

🔹 January–March 2026

• Increased installment: Rs. 13,500
• Some beneficiaries may receive Rs. 14,500 (category/backlog adjustments)

The portal now primarily displays the 2026 cycle unless checking archived status.

🔎 8171 Check Online CNIC 2026 (Official Method)

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Step-by-Step:

1. Visit the official 8171 web portal
2. Enter your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes/spaces)
3. Complete the captcha
4. Click Submit

Portal Status Messages Explained

📱 8171 Check via SMS (Offline Method)

If you cannot access internet:

1. Open SMS app
2. Type CNIC number
3. Send to 8171

Reply usually arrives within minutes.

⚠️ Only trust SMS from 8171. Private numbers are scams.

💰 BISP Payment Check Online CNIC 8171 – What You Can See

The portal now shows:

• Current installment amount
• Survey status
• Biometric requirement
• Payment release confirmation
• Re-survey requirement (if needed)

📊 8171 PMT Score & Eligibility (2026)

Eligibility depends on Poverty Means Test (PMT).

General Rule:

• Below 32 → Eligible
• Above 32 → Not Eligible

PMT is calculated using:

• Household income
• Family size
• Utility consumption
• Property/assets

Exact PMT score is not displayed publicly.

💳 New 2026 Payment System (Security Upgrade)

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Payment Channels:

• Biometric ATMs (HBL / Bank Alfalah)
• Designated bank branches
• Digital wallets (selected districts)

Important:

All payments now require thumbprint biometric verification.

📝 If Portal Says “Not Registered”

You must complete a Dynamic Survey.

Bring to Tehsil Office:

• Original CNIC
• Children’s B-Forms
• Utility bill
• Registered SIM

Survey result update may take 45–90 days.

🚨 Fraud & Deduction Warning

If an agent tries to deduct:

• Rs. 500
• Rs. 1,000
• Any “processing fee”

Call BISP helpline immediately: 0800-26477

No payment requires any fee.

📌 Quick 2026 Summary

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