BISP 8171 Payment List October 2025
Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is the most important social safety net in Pakistan, which offers vital financial support to more than 9 million families at risk. With the program shifting to the October 2025 payment cycle, there are major digital changes such as the BISP Smart card and the new Cluster Distribution System that exist to facilitate a transparent and efficient disbursement. This guide provides an EEAT-compliant, step-by-step breakdown of how beneficiaries can check their eligibility, payment status, and crucial re-verification deadlines using the central 8171 Payment List portal. Stay informed to receive your quarterly installment of Rs. 13,500 on time.
BISP Payment List 2025
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BISP 8171 Payment List October 2025
The October 2025 installment marks the beginning of the Q4 (October–December) payment cycle, with the quarterly amount remaining at Rs. 13,500 per eligible family.
- Digital Integration: The launch of the BISP Sahulat Account and a pilot for mobile wallet payments (e.g., EasyPaisa/JazzCash) are streamlining direct transfers, starting August 2025.
- Phased Disbursement (Cluster System): It was introduced this month that districts will now be grouped under clusters, which will be paid to some banks (HBL or bank Alfalah) systematically. This removes congestion and maximizes security.
- Smart Card Rollout: Beneficiaries have begun to be issued with a biometric-powered card to withdraw funds at the ATM with priority given to female and elderly recipients.
- Re-Verification Mandate: Households marked in the system should have their re-verification done by October 31, 2025, by going to the nearest Tehsil Office otherwise, payment will be suspended in December.
How to Check Your Eligibility and Payment Status
The BISP payment list 2025 is dynamic and CNIC-based. The fastest and most reliable way to check your October 2025 status is via the official 8171 Payment List portals. This information is structured for easy extraction by Search Generative Experience (SGE) summaries:
1. Online Via the 8171 Web Portal
- Visit: The official and secured portal: 8171.bisp.gov.pk.
- Input: Enter your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes).
- Verify: Complete the security CAPTCHA code.
- Result: Click "Submit." Your eligibility and payment details/date (e.g. Eligible, In Rs. 13,500) are shown immediately on the portal.
2. SMS Service (Recommended for Rural Users)
- Action: Forward your 13 digits CNIC number to 8171.
- Reply: You will get a reply SMS on your status and when to pay and where.
Phase 2 District Coverage (October 2025)
The disbursement for October is phased. Phase 2 payments began on October 7, 2025, covering 53 districts. You must check your specific district schedule via the 8171 portal.
| Province |
Key Districts Covered (Examples) |
Payment Provider (Assigned) |
| Punjab |
Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi |
HBL, UBL |
| Sindh |
Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana |
MCB, Sindh Bank |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
Peshawar, Abbottabad, Swat |
Bank Alfalah, HBL |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How do I verify if I am on the BISP 8171 Payment List October 2025?
A: Use your 13 digit CNIC in SMS to 8171 or visit the official 8171.bisp.gov.pk web portal. These are the formal sources of information that show you immediately whether you are eligible, how much you will pay and when you will receive the money in your bank account.
Q2. What is the deadline for the mandatory re-verification process?
A: All households flagged for re-verification must complete the process by October 31, 2025. You must visit the nearest BISP Tehsil Office with your updated CNIC and family details. Failure to comply will lead to a temporary suspension of your payment installment in December 2025.
Q3. How is the new Cluster Distribution System changing payment collection?
A: The new system will place the district on a particular bank (e.g., Bank Alfalah or HBL). With these clusters, payments are made in stages, to eliminate congestion and simplifying the procedure. Find your bank and phase schedule on the portal of BISP payment list 2025.
Q4. What is the payment amount for the October 2025 installment?
A: Quarterly amount is Rs. 13,500 per eligible family, the same as in the past cycles. This payment is part of the Q4 (October–December) cycle. New beneficiaries from the October 1 registration drive will receive their first installment in November 2025.