How to Check your Name in BISP Registration 2025

If you’re trying to figure out if your name is included in the BISP registration list, you’re not alone. Every month, thousands of families wait for payments, only to find out they were never registered, or their application is still pending.

BISP doesn’t work on guesswork. You either show up in their system, or you don’t. The good news? You can check your status yourself. No need to visit agents, stand in line, or pay anyone to speed things up.

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to check if your name is registered with BISP in 2025, through SMS, the online portal, or in person. This process is quick, clear, and step by step.

how to check your name in bisp registration

Who Qualifies for BISP in 2025?

Benazir Income Support Programme is aimed at addressing the needs of low-income earners, particularly women who are finding it very hard to get the basic needs. However, not everybody is eligible, and the government applies strict criteria to ensure that the money reaches those with the greatest need.

To be eligible in 2025:

You must be a Pakistani citizen with a valid CNIC.
Your household income must fall below the poverty threshold, under PKR 40,000-50,000 per month.
Your family must have a low PMT score, calculated through the National Socio-Economic Registry.
Women-headed households, widows, people with disabilities, and families with school-going children are prioritized.
You must not own large property, run a registered business, or receive a government salary or pension.
Your CNIC and family data must be up-to-date in NADRA records.

How to Check Name in BISP Registration

You don’t need to guess or struggle more to find out if you are in the BISP system. The government has made it simple to confirm your registration through SMS, the official web portal, or in person at a BISP office. Here’s how to do it, step by step.

Via SMS

This is the fastest way to check, no internet needed.

Open your phone’s messaging app.
Type your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes).
Send it to 8171.
Wait for a reply.

Online Portal

If you have internet access, use the official portal for more detailed information.

Go to 8171.bisp.gov.pk
Enter your 13-digit CNIC
Complete the captcha code
Click Submit

Visiting the BISP Office / Help Center

If the SMS or portal shows No Record Found for too long, go in person.

Find your nearest BISP Tehsil Office or Ehsaas Registration Center
Bring your original CNIC
If you’re applying for children’s scholarships, bring their B-Forms too
Staff will check your registration and guide you on the next steps

What Happens After You Check

Once you’ve checked your status, by SMS, portal, or at an office, you will fall into one of a few outcomes. Each one has a next step, so don’t just stop after reading the result. Here’s what to expect:

If You’re Registered and Eligible

You’re in. This means your information is verified, and you’ll be receiving payments when the next installment is released.

You’ll likely get an SMS notification when your payment is ready.
Make sure your SIM is active and linked to your CNIC, or you might miss alerts.
Payments can be collected from BISP campsites, HBL Konnect retailers, or designated ATMs, depending on your district.

If Your Status Is Verification Pending

This means your application is still being processed. Common reasons: