How to Apply for BISP Program in 2025

Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) is the most significant social safety net in Pakistan, granting monetary benefits to poor families, particularly women. In 2025, the Government of Pakistan has still further eased the application process, and eligible citizens can more conveniently apply for monthly cash subsidies. If you or a family member is eligible, this guide will assist you in learning how to apply for BISP in 2025 step by step.

What is BISP?

BISP was launched in 2008 to alleviate poverty and empower women by providing unconditional cash transfers to targeted vulnerable households. Over the years, it has grown under the umbrella of the Ehsaas Program and now encompasses various sub-programs such as:

Benazir Kafalat
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif
Benazir Nashonuma
Emergency Cash Assistance
BISP Saving Scheme

Who is Eligible for BISP?

Prior to applying, you should possess the following minimum eligibility criteria:

Pakistani citizen who has a valid CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)

Less than the monthly income of the government poverty line

Not a government servant or taxpayer

No history of overseas travel (in most instances)

Should not have valuable property or a vehicle

Female head of family (giving priority to women applicants)

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for BISP in 2025

Step 1: CNIC Verification through SMS
The fastest method to verify your eligibility:

Open your phone’s SMS application

Enter your 13-digit CNIC number (without spaces or dashes)

Send it to 8171

You will get a response soon with your eligibility status. If eligible, you may proceed with registration.

Step 2: Go to the Nearest BISP Registration Center (Dynamic Survey)
In case your record is not traced or is incomplete, you need to go to the nearest BISP Tehsil Registration Center.

Required documents:

Original CNIC

Children’s B-Forms (while applying for Taleemi Wazaif)

Utility bills (if any)

Any disability certificate (if applicable)

What they do there:

A Dynamic Survey (NSER – National Socio-Economic Registry) shall be undertaken.

They will query you about your household, income, family size, assets, etc.

Once your information is confirmed, it will be updated in the BISP database.

Step 3: Wait for Approval
After the survey:

Your details will be checked by BISP and NADRA

If eligible, you will get a confirmatory message on your phone from 8171

Step 4: Get Payment
Once registered and cleared:

You will be issued a Benazir Card or get a payment center/bank

You can receive payment through:

HBL Konnect

Bank Alfalah

BISP Campsites (in rural areas)

Biometric verification is typically done at the point of payment

Useful Tips

Never pay any bribe to anybody at the time of registration — the process is absolutely free

In case you change your number or CNIC information, modify it at your local BISP office

If you are made ineligible, you can re-apply after updating your family information through NADRA

BISP Taleemi Wazaif: For School Children

If you are registered in BISP and have school-going children, you can also enroll them for Benazir Taleemi Wazaif (education grant).

Required:

Child’s B-Form

School Registration Certificate

School attendance should be at least 70%

BISP Helpline and Contact

Official Website: https://bisp.gov.pk

SMS Inquiry: 8171

Helpline Number: 0800-26477

Facebook: BISP Official Page

Email: info@bisp.gov.pk

Updates in 2025
BISP has introduced a mobile application for payment tracking and data updation

Dynamic survey is obligatory every 3 years

New pilot BISP Saving Scheme introduced in targeted districts

Special preference is being provided to widows, orphans, and disabled persons