BISP 8171 January 2026 Payments via HBL & Bank Alfalah – Complete Guide

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has officially started distributing its January 2026 installment of Rs. 13,500 through Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and Bank Alfalah across Pakistan.

This improved banking system ensures fast, transparent, and secure payments for millions of registered low-income families, especially women beneficiaries.

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If you are waiting for your BISP payment in 2026, this complete guide will help you understand eligibility, checking status, and withdrawal process step by step.

Why BISP Continued Bank Payments in 2026

After the success of the bank-based system in 2025, the government decided to continue it in 2026 to:

• Reduce corruption and middlemen

• Provide safe access to women

• Improve transparency

• Speed up payments

HBL and Bank Alfalah remain the main partners in January 2026.

Who Is Eligible for January 2026 Payment?

The January 2026 installment is being issued to:

• Verified BISP 8171 families

• Beneficiaries who completed dynamic survey

• CNIC holders approved by NADRA

• Active Benazir Kafalat members

To check eligibility:

• Visit 8171 web portal

• Enter CNIC (without dashes)

• View status and bank name

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How to Check BISP 8171 Payment Status (2026)

You can check your payment status in three ways:

✅ Online Portal

Go to 8171 portal → Enter CNIC → Check payment

✅ SMS Service

Send your CNIC to 8171

✅ BISP Office

Visit nearest Benazir Center with CNIC

How to Receive Payment via HBL (2026 Method)

If HBL is assigned:

1. Visit HBL ATM or Konnect branch

2. Insert CNIC / provide card

3. Complete biometric verification

4. Withdraw Rs. 13,500

5. Collect receipt

How to Receive Payment via Bank Alfalah (2026 Method)

If Bank Alfalah is assigned:

1. Visit nearest Alfalah agent/branch

2. Show CNIC

3. Verify fingerprint

4. Receive cash

5. Take receipt

Biometric Verification Policy 2026

In 2026, biometric verification remains compulsory.

If fingerprint fails:

• Update at NADRA

• Retry at bank

This protects beneficiaries from fake claims.

Common Problems & Solutions (2026)

New Digital Reforms in 2026

In 2026, BISP plans to:

✔ Add UBL & Meezan Bank
✔ Launch mobile wallet system
✔ Improve online tracking
✔ Reduce physical visits

These steps will modernize welfare delivery.

Important Tips for Beneficiaries

• Always carry original CNIC

• Never pay any agent

• Use official 8171 portal only

• Report fraud immediately

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