8171 SMS Reply Decoder
Millions of people check their BISP status by sending their CNIC to 8171, and the reply is often two short lines that are hard to act on. Pick the reply you received below and this decoder explains what it means, the one thing you should do next, where to go, and what to carry with you.
Do this next
Where and what to carry
Still stuck? Escalate in this order: free BISP helpline 0800-26477, then your BISP Tehsil Office, then the BISP Regional Office, then the Wafaqi Mohtasib (federal ombudsman). For fraud calls and fake messages, report to the NCCIA helpline 1991. Never pay any agent at any step; every one of these is free.
Estimate only. This tool runs entirely in your browser and never asks for or sends your CNIC or personal data. It gives an estimate from the published rules, not an official decision. Final eligibility is always decided by the official survey, portal or department named in the guide below.
Where to go next
Read the full guide for this programme: Understanding the 8171 portal. It covers the official process, the documents you need and the mistakes that get applications rejected.