BISP 8171 Phase 2 Payment Schedule and Status Check for November 2025
Phase 2 payments by BISP have begun and are now due for release in November 2025, thus bringing further relief to thousands of qualified families across Pakistan. All beneficiaries covered in this particular phase can now check the status of their payments online through the official web portal of 8171. This is to ensure proper and timely disbursement of funds to the deserving households. Below is a full schedule for Phase 2 payments in November and details on the verification process.
What is the BISP 8171 Phase 2 Payment?
- The BISP 8171 Phase 2 payment refers to the second tranche of funds being released under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in November 2025. Funds shall be made available for those approved districts that were not included in phase one.
- This initiative will continue until every single registered and verified family receives its entitled financial support. New beneficiaries who finalized their CNIC or biometric verifications with NADRA or through the 8171 portal are also included.
BISP 8171 Phase 2 Payment Schedule – November 2025
- BISP 8171 Phase 2 in November 2025 is being paid out on a staggered basis across districts. Though the precise dates per district have not yet been entirely released, previous trends indicate that payments started from early November and continue right through the month as validation by all eligible districts proceeds.
- Beneficiaries should keep their mobile numbers active and check their status on the 8171 web portal or through SMS before going to payment centers.
Note: In case your district hasn’t been listed under Phase 2 yet, it might be coming up next in the month͏, so watch out for the official update.
How to Check BISP 8171 Payment Status Online
The BISP Benazir Income Support Program has consequently made the Phase 2 Payment Status available online at the official 8171 portal. Please use the following steps to check your eligibility and payment details:
- Go to the official portal 8171.bisp.gov.pk
- Type your CNIC Number. Input your 13-digit CNIC number in the relevant field.
- Write the Captcha Code. Enter the code for verification that will appear on your screen.
- Press the “Submit” or “Check” button to view your eligibility status, how much you will be paid, and in what phase.
Alternate Method
- Open the messaging app on your phone.
- Type your CNIC number with no dashes included.
- Send to 8171.
- You will get a response SMS including your payment eligibility and phase info.
Read More: How to Check BISP 8171 Phase 2 Payment List 2025 Online

Benazir Income Support Programme 8171 Phase 2 Districts and Beneficiary List
District
- Phase 2 includes the other districts that were not covered in Phase 1 as part of extending the coverage of the 8171 Payment Scheme. Among others are Dera Ghazi Khan, Bhakkar, and Rajanpur, in Punjab; Tando Allahyar, Badin, and Sujawal from Sindh; Buner, Shangla, and Kohistan Lower hailing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Killa Abdullah, Jhal Magsi, and Dera Bugti from Balochistan, which fall under those “new districts” where the service expansion of 8171 is implemented.
- A long list of Phase 2 has also been published, which includes Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Karachi Central, Gwadar, Khuzdar, and Panjgur.
Beneficiary List (Who Qualifies)
- Beneficiaries are usually women heads of households listed in BISP, having CNICs, coming from low-income backgrounds, and not getting any government salary/pension. (General eligibility for 8171 services).
- If your district falls under Phase 2, as mentioned above, then you must check through the 8171 portal or SMS if you are individually in the beneficiary list for your district.
Note: The addition of a district will not mean automatic pay- the individual’s survey, CNIC, and biometrics must also be clear.
Partner Banks and Payment Collection Centers (BISP 8171 Phase 2 – November 2025)
| Partner Bank / Institution | Payment Method | Key Features |
| Habib Bank Limited (HBL) | ATM & Branch Payments | Biometric verification at branches and ATMs |
| Bank Alfalah | Bank Account & Cash Counter | Quick processing for verified CNIC holders |
| Bank of Punjab (BOP) | Branch Payments | Dedicated BISP payment desks |
| Mobilink Microfinance Bank (JazzCash) | Mobile Wallet & Agent Payments | Easy access through JazzCash agents |
| Telenor Microfinance Bank (Easypaisa) | Mobile Wallet & Agent Network | Withdraw via Easypaisa shops after verification |
| HBL Microfinance Bank | Bank Account / Digital Wallet | Supports digital account opening for beneficiaries |
| Sindh Bank (In selected areas) | Branch Payment | Supports BISP in Sindh’s rural districts |

Common Issues During Payment Collection
- Failure of fingerprint or biometric verification at payment centers.
- Expired CNIC or blocked CNIC, due to which the payment could not be processed.
- Payment is not reflecting on the 8171 web portal or SMS service.
- Network or technical error from the partner bank counters.
- Delay in receiving 8171 confirmation SMS.
- Incorrect beneficiary information or incomplete beneficiary information in records.
- Unauthorized deduction by agents while collecting payments.
- Inactive mobile number, or a number changed and not updated in BISP records.
Important Updates and Notices for Beneficiaries
- BISP 8171 Phase 2 Payments have officially started for selected districts in November 2025.
- Beneficiaries may now check their payment status online on the official 8171 portal.
- Those who have biometric problems can use the Face Verification System that NADRA and BISP introduced.
- Kindly make sure your CNIC is renewed and it matches your registered BISP record.
- Payments are being distributed ONLY through partner banks and authorized agents (HBL, Bank Alfalah, BOP, JazzCash, Easypaisa).
- Don’t go to payment centers until you know for sure you’re eligible by checking the 8171 portal.
- If your payment gets late, check whether your district falls under Phase 2.
- Never share your CNIC or SMS code with any unauthorized person or agent.
- In case of complaints or missing payments, call the BISP helpline at 0800-26477 or the Tehsil Office nearest to you.
- Keep your mobile number on for future updates and payment alert messages.
Conclusion
The BISP 8171 Phase 2 payments for November 2025 will further extend support to low-income households in Pakistan by building up the systems of online status checking, biometric verification, and digital payments. Beneficiaries will now be able to access their support in a more secure and seamless way. It has therefore been advised that those falling under Phase 2 of this payment to check their record status on the 8171 portal before they go to the payment centers. The phase carries forward the government’s mission to ensure proper channeling of rightful financial flows toward deserving citizens.
FAQs
When will the BISP 8171 Phase 2 payments start?
It was in the first days of November 2025 when payments for selected districts under Phase 2 started being released and will continue to be processed throughout the month.
What should I do if my payment is not showing?
If you do not see your payment, ensure that your district falls under phase 2, and also make sure your CNIC and verification are up to date.
Which banks are handling BISP payments?
The partner banks are HBL, Bank Alfalah, Bank of Punjab, HBL Microfinance, JazzCash, and Easypaisa.
Who can receive the BISP Phase 2 payment?
Only women heads of families who fall under BISP and have a right CNIC will get paid.
