Introduction
Pakistani-Americans are a significant source of remittances to Pakistan. Since the scheme measures everything in US dollars, the rule is especially easy to follow from the US: the account in Pakistan needs a remittance of at least USD 100 each month of the quarter.
- Prize region
- North America
- Regional share
- 10% of 2nd–4th prizes
- Local currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Monthly threshold
- USD 100 equivalent
- First draw
- 15 January 2027
Remittance context from the USA
The United States falls in the North America region together with Canada, which receives 10% of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes. Recipients also compete for the First Prize, which is open to all regions.
Eligibility explained for families of United States-based Pakistanis
The rules are the same for every country. The person in Pakistan becomes eligible for a quarter’s draw when their account receives a home remittance worth at least USD 100 in each of the three months of that quarter. No UAE-, Gulf- or country-specific rules have been published.
In USD: Good news: the threshold is already in your currency — at least USD 100 must be credited each month. Provider fees can reduce the credited amount, so send a little more if you are close to the line.
- Credited directly into a personal account or participating wallet in Pakistan (single or joint)
- Account at a participating bank
- Pakistani-rupee account — not a Roshan Digital or foreign-currency account
- Free and automatic — no registration, ticket or fee
Full details: eligibility rules · how tokens work.
Formal remittance channels in the USA
In the US, remittance companies operate under state money transmitter licences and register with FinCEN; banks also send international wires. For Pasban, choose delivery directly into the recipient’s Pakistani bank account or participating wallet.
- Cash pickup at a partner location does not count.
- The recipient’s account should be a personal Pakistani-rupee account.
Licensed providers in the USA are supervised by state financial regulators (money transmitter licences) and FinCEN registration. This website does not recommend specific providers.
Practical tips
The large time difference matters near month-end: a transfer you send on the evening of the last day in the US may be processed in Pakistan the next month. Send a few days early so it lands in the month you intend.
Pakistan is 9–10 hours ahead of US Eastern Time and 12–13 hours ahead of Pacific Time. The scheme counts a remittance in the month it is processed in Pakistan.
Regional prize allocation
Remittances from the USA are in the North America region. Per draw, that region’s pool includes 2 second prizes (PKR 25M), 10 third prizes (PKR 10M) and 238 fourth prizes (PKR 1M), according to the official terms for the first two draws. The PKR 100 million First Prize is drawn from all regions together.
Draw information
The first draw is on 15 January 2027 and covers remittances received from 1 October to 31 December 2026. Results are announced on the draw day without personal details, and winners are contacted by their own bank. See draw dates.
FAQs for United States
Is USD 100 measured before or after fees?
The scheme looks at the remittance credited in Pakistan, converted to USD at the SBP daily rate. Fees taken by your provider can reduce that amount.
Do Zelle-style domestic transfers to a relative’s US account count?
No. Only home remittances credited directly into an eligible account in Pakistan count.
Which prize region is the USA in?
North America, with Canada — 10% of the 2nd–4th prizes.
How many prizes are there for North America?
Under the official terms, for the first two draws North America region has 2 second prizes, 10 third prizes and 238 fourth prizes per draw. The First Prize is open to all regions.
Where can I verify this?
On the official sources: the 1LINK scheme page, the official Terms & Conditions and SBP’s press release.
Official resources
Pakistan’s mission in the USA has shared the scheme announcement; use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website to find official mission pages. For the rules themselves:
Fraud awareness
Beware of Pasban Prize Scams
Prize schemes attract fraudsters. Genuine winners are contacted by their own bank through its official channels — not by strangers on WhatsApp.
- Never pay a fee, “tax” or “processing charge” to claim a Pasban prize.
- Do not share your PIN.
- Do not share OTPs (one-time passwords).
- Do not share online banking passwords.
- Do not give card details to unknown callers.
- Be cautious of WhatsApp, SMS or social media messages saying you won.
- Do not send money to anyone claiming to be a “prize-release agent”.
- Verify through your bank’s official helpline or the official sources.