BISP Reveals Truth About Charges on New SIM

Here is the complete truth behind BISP’s new SIM for Digital Wallet Accounts, now all the eligible women can receive their SIM without any charges and free of cost from the nearest BISP Tehsil office or the nearest Tehsil office of Benazir Income Support Program.

This is an important matter to discuss, as many beneficiaries are facing this issue due to some ineligible staff who demand payment for issuing a SIM. BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid has shared an important message for the public, clarifying that no fee is charged for verified SIMs being distributed across Pakistan.

To learn more details about the new payment disbursement through the digital wallet system, please read the blog below.

BISP 2026 January Payment Update

Regarding the payment disbursement under the new digital wallet system, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has released a significant update for January 2026.

Beneficiaries will only receive their installments through certified SIMs, and there is no cost associated with SIM verification or issuance, according to BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid.

Since all services associated with payment activation are entirely free, BISP has cautioned the public against paying any amount to unapproved or unqualified employees.

To guarantee seamless and transparent payment delivery throughout Pakistan, beneficiaries are recommended to visit approved centers and rely solely on official BISP channels.

BISP Offering the Free SIMs To 10 Million Women

In order to guarantee the direct, safe, and transparent transfer of BISP payments without the need for middlemen or brokers, the free SIMs are connected to a new “Social Protection Wallet” (a digital bank account) for each woman. The recipients receive the digital wallet accounts and SIM cards for free.

The SIMs are available to women who are already registered in the BISP database, hold a current and valid CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card), and fit the poverty score requirements.

Open BISP’s Digital Wallet Accounts For New Qist

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) underwent a major digital overhaul in 2026 to deliver financial aid to millions of deserving families across Pakistan more swiftly, securely, and openly.

Participants in the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) who fulfill the eligibility standards will get their financial help directly into wallet-based or digital bank accounts. This eliminates middlemen, reduces long lineups at payment camps, and makes payments safer and more transparent.

When Will The Payment Disbursement Go Digital?

These digital wallets will receive all upcoming BISP payments (Qist). The first digital stipends are anticipated to start in March 2026, and payments are anticipated to be entirely digital by June 2026.

At ATMs with biometric capabilities or authorized retail establishments, money in the digital wallet can be taken out using biometric verification.

How To Get a BISP SIM?

Although there are no local stores or marketplaces that sell BISP SIMs, the administration have provided the locations where you can pick one up for free.

From BISP Tehsil office

The BISP SIM from your nearest BISP Tehsil Office is a free government-issued mobile SIM card

Check your eligibility by submitting your CNIC to 8171 or going to the 8171.bisp.gov.pk webpage before picking up your BISP SIM.
Once verified, go to the closest BISP Tehsil Office with your original CNIC and a cell phone to finish the biometric verification process.
BISP employees will then provide your SIM card for free.

From BISP Campsites

In order to securely and openly receive all future payments, eligible BISP beneficiaries can activate their Social Protection Wallet.
A Free mobile SIM card is being given to recipients as part of the most recent BISP digital payment program.
To activate the wallet and make payments, the SIM card is needed.
Only official BISP distribution locations and approved BISP campgrounds are offering free SIMs.
It is recommended that beneficiaries refrain from making any payments to unapproved parties for the issuance or activation of SIM cards.

Distribution and Monitoring

SIM distribution is overseen by BISP employees and the TIF Foundation. There are 138 active distribution locations in Sindh. 593,958 SIMs have been delivered thus far. Account usage is ensured via a nationwide monitoring system.

Region	Number of SIMs Distributed
Sindh	593,958
Nationwide	1 crore planned

Distribution is phased and transparent. Awareness campaigns guide women on wallet usage. Teachers, staff, and officials help beneficiaries access funds safely. This ensures accountability and prevents misuse.

Conclusion

BISP has clearly confirmed that the new SIMs issued for digital wallet payments are completely free of cost, and no beneficiary is required to pay any fee for SIM issuance or activation. Women are advised to collect their SIMs only from official BISP Tehsil Offices or approved campsites and avoid unauthorized individuals.

By shifting to digital wallet accounts, BISP aims to ensure safer, faster, and more transparent payments for all eligible beneficiaries across Pakistan.