Pakistan’s government has introduced ATM-enabled cards for Kafaalat beneficiaries, a significant upgrade in its financial aid system. This move simplifies payment collection, reduces fraud, and increases access for millions of low-income families. Previously, beneficiaries had to wait in long queues or rely on third-party agents for quarterly payments. The BISP ATM cards provide more efficiency, security, and independence, especially for women, giving them better control over their finances.
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The BISP 200000 Card: What is it?
The Benazir 200000 Card is a special debit/ATM card provided to selected families under the Benazir Kafaalat Programme, allowing direct access to quarterly payments (Rs. 13,500) via ATM machines or POS outlets. It eliminates dependency on camp offices, retailers, or agents, allowing registered women to safely withdraw money from partner banks’ ATMs and use it for purchases at authorized shops. The card ensures faster fund delivery, no unauthorized deductions, more privacy and financial independence for women, and safer and more transparent transaction processes, aligning with the government’s digital transformation and financial inclusion vision.
Distribution of 200,000 BISP ATM Cards
Benazir 200,000 ATM Card Distribution Initiative
• Provides secure access to quarterly financial aid.
• Beneficiaries: Verified women enrolled in the Benazir Kafaalat Program.
• Payment Amount: Rs. 13,500 per quarter.
• Card Features: ATM withdrawals, POS purchases, direct fund transfer.
• Status Check Method: Via the 8171 web portal using CNIC.
• Required Documents: CNIC, registered mobile number, NSER survey verification.
• Partner Banks: HBL, Bank Alfalah, UBL, National Bank.
• Primary Benefits: Transparency, no deductions, women empowerment, nationwide ATM access.
Integration of the 8171 Portal for Simple Card Activation and Monitoring
Benazir 8171 Portal Upgrade
• Allows beneficiaries to check card issuance and activation status from home.
• Notification via SMS or online check using CNIC.
• Features include card confirmation, activation status check, next payment date view, and transaction history and payment amount view.
• Ensures a smooth, fast, and user-friendly process for beneficiaries.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎯 Beneficiaries | Women registered under Benazir Kafaalat Programme |
| 💳 Payment Amount | Rs. 13,500 per quarter |
| 🏦 Partner Banks | HBL, Bank Alfalah, UBL, National Bank |
| ✅ Getting activated | Verification of biometrics at a partner bank or BISP center |
| 🔍 Status Check | 8171 Web Portal using CNIC |
| 📄 Required Documents | CNIC, registered mobile number, NSER survey completion |
| 💡 Card Features | ATM withdrawals, POS purchases, secure transactions |
Requirements and Registration for the 2025 BISP ATM Card
Benazir Kafaalat Card Distribution Phase
• The initial phase includes 200,000 active beneficiaries.
• Distribution starts with those completing the NSER survey and passing biometric and income-level verifications.
• Criteria for card distribution: registered under the Benazir Kafaalat Programme, completed biometric verification, no pending complaints or ineligibility status, updated CNIC data with NADRA.
• Cross-verification of NSER survey data ensures only deserving households receive the card.
How to Use the 8171 Portal to Verify and Activate Your BISP Card
Benazir Card Issuance and Activation Process
• Requirements: Original CNIC, valid mobile number, proof of NSER survey participation.
• At the ATM, collect the card and establish the PIN
• Card collection: official BISP distribution locations, the closest partner bank branch, and a few Tehsil-level offices in remote regions.
Banking Affiliates & Increased Access in Pakistan
BISP Partners with Major Pakistani Banks for ATM Card System
• Offers nationwide ATM access.
• Allows POS purchases from local merchants.
• Provides instant fund transfer notifications.
• Provides 24/7 ATM withdrawal access.
• Beneficiaries avoid long travel distances or bribery.
The BISP 200000 Card System’s Principal Advantages
Card System for BISP:
• Eliminates long queues at shops and camps.
• Allows direct Rs. 13,500 quarterly deposit.
• Enables safe ATM withdrawals from partner banks.
• Enables POS payments for groceries and household needs.
• Eliminates deductions or illegal commissions.
• Empowers women to manage money independently.
What’s Up Next for BISP’s Digital Development?
Families who haven’t received a card should verify their survey status, update CNIC and biometric data with NADRA, and visit Benazir offices if their information is incomplete or outdated. The next phase will include more households, especially those recently registered in Benazir dynamic survey drives.
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Conclusion
The BISP 200000 Card Distribution is a significant technological upgrade that promotes transparency, fairness, and women’s empowerment. It eliminates barriers like middlemen, long queues, and cash handling, ensuring every rupee reaches deserving households without corruption. This initiative signifies a long-term shift in government programs, focusing on digital, transparent, and dignified functioning for all citizens. Beneficiaries must stay updated via the 8171 portal.
FAQs
1. How can I find out if I’ve received my BISP card?
Check your card status and payment eligibility by going to https://8171.bisp.gov.pk, entering your 13-digit CNIC, and clicking Submit.
2. Where can my BISP ATM card be picked up and activated?
Following biometric verification, you may pick up and activate your card at the closest BISP facility or partner bank branch.
3. What should I do if the BISP card hasn’t arrived yet?
Verify that there are no outstanding complaints, that your NSER survey is finished, and that your CNIC has been updated with NADRA. Then, for updates, check the 8171 portal or stop by the Benazir office in your area.