BISP 8171 Account Reactivation: How to Unlock Your Blocked Payments in 2026
BISP 8171 How to Unlock Your Blocked Payments in 2026, Many beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have recently faced issues with blocked payments. If you have received messages like “Payment Blocked,” “Under Verification,” or “Dynamic Survey Required,” do not worry—this is usually a temporary security measure and not a permanent disqualification.
By following the official steps, you can reactivate your account and continue receiving your monthly stipend of Rs. 13,500.
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Why Do BISP Payments Get Blocked?
The system periodically pauses payments to ensure that the aid is going to the correct and eligible people. Common reasons in 2026 include:
- Expired CNIC: Your identity card is no longer valid in NADRA records.
- Dynamic Survey Pending: You haven't updated your household information in the last 2-3 years.
- Biometric Failure: Your fingerprints did not match during the last withdrawal attempt.
- PMT Score Change: Your Poverty Score (PMT) has risen above the eligibility threshold (usually 32).
- Data Discrepancies: Multiple family members registered under the same household or conflicting addresses.
How to Check Your Status
Before visiting an office, confirm your exact status using these free methods:
- Web Portal: Visit 8171.pass.gov.pk and enter your CNIC.
- SMS: Send your 13-digit CNIC number to 8171.
- App: Use the BISP official mobile app to see the reason for the block.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reactivate Your Account
| Step | Action Required |
| 1. Update CNIC | Visit NADRA to renew your card if it has expired. |
| 2. Visit BISP Office | Go to your nearest BISP Tehsil Office with your original CNIC and FRC. |
| 3. Dynamic Survey | Request a “Dynamic Survey” to update your family and income details. |
| 4. Fingerprint Fix | If biometrics failed, re-verify your fingerprints at a NADRA e-Sahulat center. |
| 5. Wait for SMS | Once updated, wait 3 to 7 days for a confirmation SMS from 8171. |
Understanding Your PMT Score
Your eligibility depends on the Proxy Means Test (PMT) score.
- Score 0–32: Fully eligible for all BISP benefits.
- Score 33–40: Account may be put “Under Review.”
- Score 41+: Generally considered ineligible for the monthly cash grant.
- If your financial situation has worsened, you can request a manual re-survey at the BISP office to lower your score.
Important Tips for Beneficiaries
- No Fees: Reactivating a BISP account is 100% free. Never pay anyone who promises to “unlock” your account for money.
- Official Numbers Only: Trust only messages received from 8171. Ignore messages from personal mobile numbers.
- Collect Full Amount: Once reactivated, ensure you receive the full Rs. 13,500 and always ask for a printed receipt from the retailer (JazzCash/HBL Connect).
