The Government of Pakistan, under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), has announced a relief update for those women whose previous Rs. 13,500 installment was returned or not delivered due to account or biometric issues. These women will now be included in the April to June 2025 payment phase.
This article explains who will receive the payment, why their money was returned earlier, and how to check their eligibility. It’s written in simple, clear English so everyone can understand it.
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✅ What Is This Update About?
Women who were eligible for BISP payments but couldn’t receive their Rs. 13,500because the payment was returned (due to biometric failure, blocked accounts, or other reasons) will now get their full pending amount in the current phase — from April to June 2025.
📌 Who Will Get This Payment Now?
The following women will be included:
- Women whose Rs. 13,500 payment was returned to BISP due to:
- Biometric verification failure
- Account block or freeze
- Incomplete verification or delay
- Women who were already approved but did not receive funds in January or February 2025
- Women who visited BISP centers but could not collect funds due to technical issues
📝 Why Were Payments Returned Earlier?
Many women faced problems due to:
- Fingerprint mismatch at biometric machines
- Expired or blocked bank accounts
- Mismatch between CNIC and SIM card
- Technical server issues at the time of withdrawal
These payments were marked as “returned to source,” but now, the issue has been resolved for most of these cases.
🔍 How to Check If You Will Get the Returned Payment
There are three easy ways to check your payment status:
1. SMS Method
- Type your 13-digit CNIC number
- Send it to 8171
- You will get an SMS reply with your eligibility status
2. Online Portal Check
- Go to the 8171 web portal
- Enter your CNIC
- You will see if your payment is approved or pending
3. Visit BISP Office
- Go to your nearest BISP Tehsil Center
- Show your CNIC and ask the staff about your payment status
💵 How Will You Receive the Payment?
Eligible women will receive the returned payment along with the new payment in one of the following ways:
- At BISP Campsites: With biometric verification
- Through HBL ATMs (Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan)
- Through Bank Alfalah agents (KP, GB, AJK)
FAQs
I didn’t receive my Rs. 13,500 earlier. Will I get it now?
If your payment was returned due to biometric or technical error, it will now be included in the April–June phase.
Do I need to apply again to receive the returned payment?
You don’t need to apply again. If you were eligible earlier, your name is already in the system
How can I confirm my payment is included?
You can check by:
Sending CNIC to 8171
Using the 8171 web portal
Visiting your local BISP office
Will I get two payments or just one?
If your last Rs. 13,500 was returned, you may get it along with your new payment, depending on your eligibility status.
🔚 Conclusion
This is a positive step by the BISP program to help women who faced problems earlier. If your Rs. 13,500 payment was returned in the past, now is your chance to get your rightful support. Make sure to check your CNIC through 8171, visit the center if needed, and do not fall for any scams.
Stay alert. Stay informed. And always confirm payment only through official channels.