The Benazir Kafaalat Program is a key component of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in Pakistan. This program helps poor and deserving women by giving them regular financial assistance. In 2025, the government announced a new update for the beneficiaries. Now, women who are facing issues with fingerprint verification can also receive their payments.
The distribution of 13,500 rupees under Benazir Kafaalat has already started, and this time it can be collected without biometric (fingerprint) verification. This decision is a big relief for thousands of women who were not able to get their money earlier because of thumb impression errors.
In this article, we will explain the full details in simple words: why this decision was made, who can benefit from it, how to collect payments without fingerprint verification, and why it is important for poor families.
Why Fingerprint Issues Were a Problem
For many years, BISP has been using NADRA’s biometric verification system to make sure that money is given only to the right person. Women had to place their thumbs on a machine, and the system would confirm their identity.
But for many women, especially older ones, this became a serious problem because:
- Their fingerprints were faint or unclear.
- Machines often failed to read thumb impressions.
- Some women had health issues that made their fingerprints hard to scan.
- They were forced to visit payment centers again and again without receiving money.
Government’s New Decision in 2025
To solve this issue, the government has now allowed BISP beneficiaries to receive their payments even without fingerprint verification. This means if your biometric verification fails, you will not lose your payment. Instead, you will be given another method to confirm your identity and collect the full amount.
The 13,500 rupees Benazir Kafaalat installment has started in September 2025, and thousands of women are already receiving payments without facing biometric problems.
How to Collect Benazir Kafaalat Payment Without Fingerprint Verification
If your fingerprints do not match, don’t worry. You can still get your 13,500 rupees. Here is how the process works:
1. Visit the Nearest Payment Center
Go to the official BISP payment center or HBL Konnect shop.
2. Show Your Original CNIC
Present your Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to the representative.
3. Alternative Verification
Instead of fingerprints, your identity will be confirmed through:
- CNIC number
- Beneficiary details in the BISP database
- SMS confirmation from 8171
4. Receive Full Payment
After verification, you will be given the full 13,500 rupees without any deductions.
5. Collect a Receipt
Always take the printed receipt of your payment for the record.
Why This Step is Good for Beneficiaries
This new method brings many benefits for women and families who depend on BISP. This money was meant to support daily needs like food, medicine, and school fees.
- No more rejection due to thumb errors – Older women will not face problems anymore.
- Quick access to money – Payments will be smoother and faster.
- Less travel and stress – Women won’t need to visit multiple centers again and again.
- Inclusion of more beneficiaries – Many families who were left out before will now be able to get support.
Safety and Transparency in Payments
Some people may ask: if fingerprints are not required, will there be fraud? The government has taken steps to make sure payments are still safe. In the following ways, money reaches the right people without any misuse.
- Only the registered woman beneficiary with her CNIC can collect the money.
- Payment receipts are given for transparency.
- Complaints can be registered through the 8171 helpline if any deduction happens.
- Special monitoring teams are checking payment centers.
How Beneficiaries Can Check Eligibility
If you want to know whether you are eligible for the Benazir Kafaalat 13,500 rupees installment, follow these steps:
- Send your CNIC number via SMS to 8171.
- You will receive a reply confirming your eligibility.
- If eligible, visit the nearest BISP payment center to collect money.
Conclusion
The start of Benazir Kafaalat 13,500 payments without fingerprint verification is a huge relief for poor women across Pakistan. For years, thousands of beneficiaries faced rejection because machines could not read their fingerprints. Now, with this new method, they can easily collect their full payments and use the money for their daily needs.
If you are a BISP beneficiary, check your eligibility by sending your CNIC to 8171. Then, visit the nearest payment center with your CNIC and collect the full amount. Remember, this money is your right, and no one can deduct even a single rupee from it.
