The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is helping low‑income families cope with inflation. In April 2025, the Kafaalat payment has been raised from Rs. 10,500 to Rs. 13,500, and the start date has been updated. Below you’ll find all the details on when payments begin, how to check your status, and how to collect your money safely.
✨ Key Details
• Payment Start Date: April 10, 2025 (phased rollout)
• Payment Amount: Rs. 13,500 per recipient
• Collection Method: Only from designated BISP campsites (8 AM–5 PM)
• Status Check: SMS 8171, website (8171.bisp.gov.pk), or helpline 0800‑26477
📅 New Payment Schedule
Payments for January–March 2025 will begin on April 10 and continue in phases by district. You will get an official SMS from 8171 telling you the date and campsite location. Keep your registered mobile number active so you don’t miss this notification.
✅ How to Collect Your Payment
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Wait for the 8171 SMS confirming that your payment is ready.
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Visit the nearest BISP campsite between 8 AM and 5 PM.
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Bring your original CNIC and the SIM registered to that CNIC.
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Don’t use any agents—collect the full amount directly at the campsite.
📲 Checking Your Payment Status
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SMS Method: Send your 13‑digit CNIC (no dashes) to 8171 and receive your status.
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Website Method: Go to 8171.bisp.gov.pk, enter CNIC and captcha, then click “Check Eligibility.”
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Helpline: Call 0800‑26477, provide your CNIC, and the agent will inform you.
🔍 Eligibility Check Online
Visit the BISP portal at 8171.bisp.gov.pk, enter your 13‑digit CNIC without dashes, solve the captcha, and click “Check Eligibility” to confirm you qualify for the April payment.
⚠️ Important Reminders
• Payments are only at official campsites—no banks or ATMs.
• SMS updates will arrive exclusively from 8171—ignore any other number.
• Always verify your details on the official website or helpline to avoid scams.
✅ Conclusion
The BISP Kafaalat payment for April 2025 starts on April 10 and is paid in phases. You’ll receive Rs. 13,500 at designated campsites after receiving an 8171 SMS. Check your status by SMS, online, or helpline, keep your CNIC and registered SIM ready, and collect your payment directly—no middlemen.
❓ FAQs
1. When do payments start?
April 10, 2025, in different phases by area.
2. Where do I collect my money?
At BISP campsites between 8 AM and 5 PM—no banks or ATMs.
3. How do I check my status?
Via SMS to 8171, online at 8171.bisp.gov.pk, or by calling 0800‑26477.
4. What must I bring to collect payment?
Your original CNIC and the SIM registered to that CNIC.