If you are one of the 9+ million women registered with Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), you have probably heard the exciting news: the old camp and agent system is being replaced with the new BISP 8171 Digital Wallet Payment System.
From now on, your quarterly Rs. 13,500 (Benazir Kafaalat) will come straight to your mobile wallet — no long queues, no agent deductions, no tension.
This is the most complete, up-to-date and easy-to-follow guide in Pakistan that explains everything:
- Who is eligible
- How to register and activate the free SIM
- How to receive and withdraw money
- How to solve common problems
- How to stay safe from fraud
Let’s start!
1. What is BISP 8171 Digital Wallet and Why It Was Launched?
The Government of Pakistan has introduced a secure digital payment system under BISP 8171 so that every eligible woman gets her full amount safely and quickly.
- You get a free SIM from BISP Tehsil office
- After biometric verification, a Social Protection Wallet (also called Benazir Wallet) is created on your name and CNIC
- Your Rs. 13,500 is sent directly to this wallet every quarter
- You can withdraw from ATM, JazzCash/EasyPaisa agent, or even transfer to your own bank account (in some cities)
This new system removes middle-men and stops illegal deductions. Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid has promised that every single rupee will reach the deserving woman.
2. Who is Eligible for BISP 8171 Digital Wallet in 2025?
You qualify if:
- You are a woman with a valid CNIC
- Your family’s Proxy Means Test (PMT) score is below the cut-off (usually ≤ 32–37 depending on province)
- Monthly household income is low (generally below Rs. 30,000–40,000 after new 2025 rules)
- No family member is a government employee or pension receiver
- No one in the house receives regular foreign remittances (new rule added in 2025)
Quick way to check: Send your CNIC number (without spaces) to 8171. You will get a reply within minutes.
3. Documents You Must Take to the Tehsil Office
Bring original + one photocopy of:
- Your CNIC (must be valid, not expired or blocked)
- Children’s Bay-Form / B-Form (if applying for Taleemi Wazaif later)
- Electricity or gas bill (for address proof)
- Mobile phone (any simple phone is fine)
Tip: If your CNIC is expired, renew it first from NADRA — otherwise biometric will fail.
4. Step-by-Step Registration & Activation Process (2025 Latest Method)
Follow these 9 simple steps:
- Visit your nearest BISP Tehsil Office (list available on bisp.gov.pk)
- Go to the “Digital Wallet Counter”
- Show your original CNIC
- Staff will check your eligibility on the system
- If eligible, you will get a free SIM (usually Telenor, Jazz or Zong)
- Put the SIM in your phone
- Staff will do thumb impression (biometric verification)
- Your BISP Digital Wallet / Social Protection Wallet will be created instantly
- You will receive a confirmation SMS from 8171
Congratulations! Your wallet is now active.
Alternative places (new option 2025):
Some districts also allow registration at HBL Konnect and Bank Alfalah branches.
5. How to Check Your Payment Status – All Working Methods
Method 1 – SMS (Fastest)
Send CNIC to 8171 (no spaces, no dashes or spaces)
Reply comes in 10–30 seconds.
Method 2 – Web Portal
Visit → https://8171.bisp.gov.pk
Enter CNIC and captcha → Check status.
New WhatsApp Method
Save 0303-8171000 as “BISP Official”
Send “Hi” → then send your CNIC → get instant reply.
Method 4 – Mobile Apps
Open JazzCash or EasyPaisa → Check balance (after wallet is linked).
Method 5 – Helpline
Call 0800-26477 (free) and give CNIC.
6. How to Withdraw Your Rs. 13,500 (Zero Deduction Methods)
Option A – Nearest ATM ( Habib Bank, Bank Alfalah, UBL, etc.)
- Insert the free SIM
- Choose “BISP Payment” or “Government Payment”
- Enter CNIC & thumb → money comes out
JazzCash / EasyPaisa Agent
Tell agent “BISP Kafaalat payment” → give thumb → take cash.
Option C – Bank Counter
Visit any partner bank with CNIC → withdraw over the counter.
Option D – Direct to Personal Bank Account (available in Lahore, Karachi, Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta pilot cities)
Your money is automatically transferred to your own bank account.
7. Common Problems & 100% Working Solutions (2025)
| Problem | Solution |
| SIM not registering | Go back to Tehsil office with CNIC — they will re-issue free SIM |
| Biometric fail / thumb not matching | Clean thumb, press gently, try again. Still fail → visit NADRA to update biometric record |
| Payment received in SMS but not in wallet | Wait 24–48 hours lag is normal. Still missing after 3 days → call helpline |
| Wrong mobile number linked | Visit Tehsil office with CNIC → new process links correct number in 10 minutes |
| Message “Not Eligible” | Your PMT score may have changed. Re-survey is being done in many areas — wait or visit office |
8. Scam & Fraud Protection – Stay Safe
- BISP never asks for money or OTP to activate wallet
- Only trust SMS from 8171
- Never click links in random SMS
- To report fraud → send details to WhatsApp 0303-8171000 (official BISP fraud cell)
9. BISP Digital Wallet vs Old Camp/Agent System
| Feature | Old System | New Digital Wallet System |
| Travel required | Yes – long queues | No – money comes to phone |
| Agent deduction | Rs. 200–500 common | Zero deduction |
| Time taken | 1–2 days | Instant or same day |
| Safety | Risk of theft | Biometric protected |
| Transparency | Low | 100% trackable |
10. Bonus: How the Wallet Works with Other BISP Programs
- Taleemi Wazaif (education stipend) also comes to same wallet
- Nashonuma (pregnant women & children) payments are being added
- Emergency cash Rs. 25,000 (floods, etc.) will come to same wallet in future
11. Frequently Asked Questions (BISP 8171 Digital Wallet Payment System)
Q: Can my husband or son collect money if I am sick?
A: No. Only the registered woman can withdraw with her thumb.
Q: What if I lose the free SIM?
A: Visit Tehsil office → they will issue new SIM free of cost and transfer wallet.
Q: Is there any fee for registration or activation?
A: Completely free. Anyone asking money is a fraud.
Q: Can I use the wallet for shopping?
A: Yes — many stores now accept JazzCash/EasyPaisa QR codes.
Q: When will full Pakistan move to digital wallet?
A: Target is June 2026 — almost 10 million women will have digital accounts.
Q: How to check more BISP 8171 updates online? A: To stay updated on all Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) related news, must visit BISP 8171 website
Q: How to check 8171 BISP Payment online via Portal?
Must visit: 8171 Check Online BISP 13500 Payment – Complete Guide 2025–2026
Final Words
The BISP 8171 Digital Wallet Payment System is the biggest step towards financial freedom for Pakistani women. No more standing in heat, no more missing money — just full Rs. 13,500 in your hand whenever the installment is released.
Take action today:
Send your CNIC to 8171 right now → visit your Tehsil office → get your free SIM → activate your wallet.
