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BISP Free SIM and Social Protection Wallet 2026: What to Do

BISP is rolling out free SIMs and Social Protection Wallets for women beneficiaries. Get the SIM only through BISP, keep your CNIC ready and never pay an agent.

Full details: Rs 14,500 every 3 months for women in low-income families
BISP Free SIM and Social Protection Wallet 2026: What to Do poster

BISP is rolling out Social Protection Wallets to help women receive payments more securely. In January 2026, BISP said 5.6 million free SIMs had been distributed nationwide for wallet activation, with a rollout intended for 10 million women. A wallet does not change the Kafaalat eligibility survey or automatically raise your quarterly payment.

Who needs a free SIM?

Women already enrolled as BISP beneficiaries should follow the instructions from their own BISP Tehsil office about the wallet rollout in their area. BISP says the SIM is provided free at its centres after identity checks, and trained BISP staff activate the wallet. Do not purchase a SIM from someone claiming it will unlock a payment. If you have not received an invitation, ask BISP before travelling or assuming your account is blocked.

How to get and protect the wallet

  1. Confirm your BISP status through 8171 or your Tehsil office. Bring your original CNIC when BISP asks you to visit.
  2. Receive the free SIM only through a BISP centre. Let BISP's authorised staff complete the identity check and activation.
  3. Keep the SIM and phone under your control. Never tell an agent your wallet PIN, password or one-time SMS code.
  4. Ask BISP how your own payment will be withdrawn. Rollout and payment channels may differ by district and account.

The wallet is for receiving a benefit that belongs to the beneficiary. No agent may charge a registration, SIM or activation fee. If you receive less than your entitlement or face a demand for money, complain at the BISP Tehsil office or call 0800-26477. See the full Kafaalat eligibility and payment guide for the 8171 check and free NSER survey.

Frequently asked questions

Is a free SIM itself a new cash grant? No. It is part of the payment method.

Can I activate the wallet with a shopkeeper? BISP says its trained staff activate the wallet; use a BISP centre.

Will my payment stop if I have not received a SIM? Do not infer that from a rumour. Check your individual status with BISP through 8171 or the Tehsil office.

Official sources

Checked 2 November 2026.

Official source: www.bisp.gov.pk/SiteImage/Misc/files/2%281%29.pdf