BISP 8171 Biometric Re-Verification – August 2025 | Latest Update for CNIC Holders

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is Pakistan’s largest financial aid program, helping poor and deserving families every month. In August 2025, the government has started a new biometric re-verification campaign to make sure that only the right people are getting the payment.

This article will explain everything in easy English — who needs to verify, how to do it, and how to avoid payment issues.

What is BISP Biometric Re-Verification?

Biometric re-verification means using your fingerprints or thumbprint to confirm your identity through NADRA’s biometric system. This process helps BISP confirm that the same person who applied for help is still eligible and receiving payments.

Why it matters:

1. Prevents fraud and fake claims
2. Ensures fair distribution
3. Removes expired CNICs and fake entries

Why It’s Important in August 2025?

In August 2025, BISP is running this campaign nationwide because:

1. Many people have expired or blocked CNICs
2. Some family details have changed (births, deaths, marriages)
3. The government wants to stop payments to ineligible people
4. Thousands of women were marked ineligible or under verification

Warning: If you don’t complete biometric verification in time, your next payment might be stopped or delayed.

Who Must Complete Biometric Re-Verification?

You must complete verification if:

1. You received a message from 8171 for re-verification
2. Your BISP payment is on hold or stopped
3. You recently updated your NSER survey
4. You were previously marked ineligible, but now your CNIC is updated

Even if you were receiving payments earlier, now biometric re-verification is mandatory.

NSER Update vs Biometric Verification – What’s the Difference?

NSER Update	Biometric Verification
Updates family info (income, size, etc.)	Confirms your identity
Done at BISP office	Done at NADRA/BISP center
Needed when details change	Needed to restart or continue payments
One-time process	Required every few years

Timeline for Biometric Verification – August 2025

1. Start Date: 1st August 2025
2. End Date: 31st August 2025

Note: If you miss this deadline, you may not receive Rs. 13,500 or future payments.

How to Do Biometric Re-Verification (Step-by-Step Guide)

Check Your Status via 8171

1. Open your mobile SMS
2. Type your 13-digit CNIC number
3. Send it to 8171
4. You’ll receive one of these messages:
   • “Eligible – Visit center for verification”
   • “Not eligible – Update NSER”
   • “Already verified”

Visit NADRA or BISP Office

1. Go to the nearest BISP or NADRA center
2. Timings: 9 AM to 4 PM (Monday–Saturday)
3. Take your original CNIC (not expired)

Biometric Scan

1. Show your CNIC at the counter
2. Place your thumb on the scanner
3. Once your fingerprint is matched, your identity is verified

Get Confirmation

1. You’ll get an SMS or printed slip
2. This confirms your record is updated in the BISP system
3. Your payments will restart after this step

Documents Required for Re-Verification

1. Original CNIC (not expired)
2. B-form (if verifying children)
3. Previous BISP slips or tokens
4. Marriage/divorce certificates (if applicable)
5. Death certificate (if any family member passed away)

Tip: Carry photocopies of all documents.

What Happens After Verification?

After successful biometric verification:

1. Your BISP payments will resume normally
2. You may receive double payments (like Rs. 27,000) if older ones were missed
3. You’ll get future monthly Rs. 13,500 on time
4. You’ll be notified via 8171 SMS when money is ready for collection

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Final Words

The BISP biometric re-verification in August 2025 is a must-do step if you want to continue receiving your Rs. 13,500 payments. It’s quick, easy, and free. Just visit your center with CNIC and get verified before 31 August 2025.