Today Update: BOP ATM Card for Negahban Program 2026: Online Registration and Eligibility Check

The BOP ATM Card for the Negahban Program 2026 is a major welfare initiative launched by the Government of Punjab to provide financial assistance and subsidized food items to low-income families. Managed through the Bank of Punjab (BOP), this program ensures dignified and transparent support without forcing beneficiaries to stand in long queues.

Through this ATM card, eligible families can withdraw Rs. 10,000 cash assistance or purchase essential ration items under the CM Punjab Negahban Program 2026.

BOP Negahban Program Overview

Feature	Details for Beneficiaries
Main Bank	Bank of Punjab (BOP)
Assistance Amount	Rs. 10,000
Registration Source	PSER (Punjab Socio-Economic Registry)
Eligibility Check	SMS 8070 / PSER Portal
Helpline	0800-02345
Required Document	Valid CNIC (Household Head)

How to Get the BOP Negahban ATM Card

To receive your Negahban Program ATM Card, registration in the PSER database is mandatory. The Punjab government has set up over 4,000 registration centers across the province.

Follow these steps:

Visit your nearest Union Council or Negahban registration desk in your tehsil
Provide your original CNIC for biometric verification
Complete thumb impression and data verification
After successful verification, the BOP ATM card is issued

Online Eligibility Check and PSER Verification

Before visiting a registration center, it is recommended to verify your eligibility. Generally, households with a PMT score below 30 qualify for the Negahban Program.

You can check your status using these official methods:

Visit the PSER portal: https://pser.punjab.gov.pk/
Send your 13-digit CNIC via SMS to 8070
Ensure your mobile number is registered on your CNIC to receive alerts and OTPs

How to Activate Your BOP ATM Card

For security reasons, the card remains inactive until you generate a 4-digit PIN.

Activation methods include:

Call BOP Contact Centre: (042) 111-267-200 from your registered number
Follow automated instructions to set your ATM PIN
Activate through digiBOP Mobile App
Visit any BOP ATM and complete activation

Benefits and Usage of the Negahban Relief Card

The Negahban ATM Card is designed to provide dignified relief and flexible access to government assistance.

With this card, you can:

Withdraw Rs. 10,000 cash assistance from any 1-Link ATM
Purchase flour, sugar, ghee, and oil at Utility Stores on subsidized rates
Use the card for future Punjab government relief schemes, including Ramzan packages

Official Websites and Support Channels

Always rely on official platforms to avoid fraud. Never share your ATM PIN or OTP with anyone.

Punjab Government: https://punjab.gov.pk/
Bank of Punjab: https://www.bop.com.pk/

Final Words

The BOP ATM Card for Negahban Program 2026 represents a major step toward a transparent and corruption-free welfare system in Punjab. By directly transferring aid through bank-issued cards, the government has empowered beneficiaries to manage their assistance independently and respectfully.

If you have not received your card yet, visit your local Union Council office with your CNIC as soon as possible to avoid missing upcoming relief payments.