The Punjab Kisan Card gives farmers a simple, interest-free way to buy agricultural inputs on credit, with a fixed limit per acre. This general guide explains what the card gives, who can apply on the verified criteria, how to register by SMS, and where to get help — without any lucky-draw, prize or payment-deadline claims, which do not belong in a general guide.
What the Card Gives
The card’s limit is set per acre of land, up to a maximum total. A higher limit was also announced at the farmers meeting on 28 October 2026, and that announcement is noted separately below so the current and announced figures are not mixed up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Limit per acre | Rs 30,000 |
| Maximum total limit | Rs 150,000 |
| Announced higher limit (28 Oct 2026) | Rs 33,500 per acre |
In practice, the limit works out as Rs 30,000 multiplied by the number of eligible acres, capped at Rs 150,000 — so five acres reach the maximum. The announced Rs 33,500 per acre figure should be treated as announced, not as the limit already in force on every card, until the issuing bank confirms it for your card.
Who Can Apply
Only verified, general criteria are given here, and anything unverified has been left out rather than guessed:
- Farmers in Punjab with agricultural land recorded in their name or in the official land record used for the scheme.
- Valid CNIC holders — registration and verification run on the CNIC number.
- Mobile number registered for SMS — the SMS route below is the official check-and-register channel given for this guide.
If your land record, CNIC details or mobile number do not match, fix the record first through the proper office rather than paying any agent who promises to “arrange” approval.
SMS Registration Steps
Registering or checking your status by SMS takes a minute:
- Open a new SMS on your mobile phone.
- Type PKC, then a space, then your own 13-digit CNIC number, without dashes.
- Send the SMS to 8070.
- Wait for the reply message, which will tell you your status or next step.
- If you get no reply or an unclear reply, call one of the helplines in the table below rather than resending repeatedly or paying an agent.
Keep the reply message safe. It is your record of the SMS check, and it helps the helpline staff help you faster.
Where to Get Help
| Help | Number |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Department helpline | 0800-17000 |
| Bank of Punjab helpline | 042-111267200 |
| Bank of Punjab helpline (Karachi) | 021-111267200 |
| SMS registration / check | 8070 (send “PKC CNIC”) |
Use the Agriculture Department line for scheme questions and the Bank of Punjab lines for card, limit and transaction questions. No fee is charged for registration help through these official lines.
Conclusion
The Punjab Kisan Card is straightforward: Rs 30,000 per acre up to Rs 150,000, with a Rs 33,500 per acre rise announced on 28 October 2026, registration by sending “PKC CNIC” to 8070, and help on 0800-17000 or the Bank of Punjab helplines. Use only those official channels, keep your SMS reply, and ignore any lucky-draw or prize message attached to the card’s name — this guide makes no such claim, and neither should anyone asking you for money.
FAQs
What is the Kisan Card limit per acre?
Rs 30,000 per acre, up to a maximum of Rs 150,000.
Has the limit been raised?
A rise to Rs 33,500 per acre was announced at the 28 October 2026 farmers meeting; confirm it for your own card with the issuing bank.
How do I register by SMS?
Send “PKC” followed by your CNIC number to 8070.
Which helpline is for agriculture questions?
0800-17000 (Agriculture Department).
Which helpline is for the bank card?
Bank of Punjab: 042-111267200 or 021-111267200.