Pasban Scheme FAQs: 10 Questions Families Are Asking

Quick answers to the questions we hear most — registration, cash pickup, the sender, tax, and what to do if someone says you have won.

By Pasban Remittance Editorial TeamPublished Updated

These are the ten questions families and senders most often ask. Our full FAQ has more than 30.

  1. Do I need to register? No. It is automatic.
  2. Is there a fee? No — ever. Anyone asking for one is not genuine.
  3. How much needs to be sent? At least USD 100 equivalent in each month of the quarter.
  4. Does cash pickup count? No. It must be credited to an account or wallet.
  5. Does an RDA count? No. Roshan Digital Account inflows are excluded.
  6. Can the sender win? No. Only the beneficiary in Pakistan.
  7. When is the first draw? 15 January 2027.
  8. How will a winner know? Their own bank will contact them through official channels.
  9. Is the prize taxed? Yes, deducted at source by the bank.
  10. Can I win twice? Only one prize per account per draw, but you remain eligible in later draws.

Always check the latest official terms before relying on this information. Rules can change; the official Terms & Conditions prevail over any summary, including ours.