The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) offers financial assistance and a simple procedure to check your payment status through SMS. You can conveniently obtain complete information from home using this method. There’s no need to visit an office; you can check your payment amount using the 8171 SMS service.
How to Check Your Payment Amount Without a Nearby BISP Office
If there is no BISP program office in your tehsil, you can still check your payment amount from home. This article provides detailed and straightforward instructions on how to do so. Read carefully to understand the process and check your payment status easily.
8171 SMS Service
The 8171 SMS service allows you to obtain complete information about your registration and payment amount from the BISP office while staying at home. This service is particularly beneficial for individuals who cannot access the BISP office due to certain constraints or disabilities.
How to Use the 8171 SMS Service
- Open the messaging app on your mobile phone.
- In the “To” field, type 8171.
- In the message body, enter your National Identity Card (NIC) number without any additional text.
- Press send.
- You will receive a reply with your registration status and payment details.
Key Events and Descriptions
- Announcement of Payment: New payment announced before Eid ul Adha for eligible individuals.
- Eligibility Criteria: Must meet BISP program requirements.
- Application Process: Use the 8171 SMS service to check eligibility and register.
- Deadline for Registration: Register by the specified deadline to receive payment before Eid ul Adha.
- Verification Process: Ensure eligibility and registration details are verified.
- Payment Distribution: Payments are made to eligible individuals before Eid ul Adha.
- Amount of Payment: Specified amount to be distributed to each eligible individual.
- Impact on Recipients: Provides financial support before Eid ul Adha.
Easy Registration Procedure
If you are not yet registered with BISP, you can sign up using the 8171 SMS service. Follow these steps:
- Open the messaging app on your phone.
- Create a new message.
- In the “To” field, type 8171.
- In the message body, type your National Identity Card (NIC) number.
- Send the message.
- You will receive a reply indicating whether you are eligible for the program.
Eligibility Criteria
To use the 8171 SMS service, ensure you meet the following BISP program criteria:
- Monthly income should be less than PKR 35,000.
- Individuals with bank loans are not eligible.
- Anyone with a criminal record is not eligible.
- If you or someone in your household holds a government job, you are not eligible.
Conclusion
The 8171 SMS service enables you to easily obtain information about your BISP registration and eligibility from home. Simply send your CNIC number via SMS to the 8171 portal to receive updates on your registration and eligibility status. This article has provided all the necessary details for a smooth registration process. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section.