PSID Calculator Pakistan 2026-27

PSID (Payment Slip ID) Generator/Calculator for FBR Tax Payments Pakistan 2026-27

A PSID, or Payment Slip ID, is a crucial identifier for tax payments in Pakistan. This tool is designed to assist taxpayers in preparing the necessary payment details to generate an official FBR Payment Slip ID via the IRIS portal, streamlining the process of fulfilling tax obligations for the 2026-27 tax year.

New to PSID payments? Read our complete PSID guide for payment channels, verification steps, and common FBR payment errors.

What is a PSID?

A Payment Slip ID (PSID) is a unique 17-digit number generated by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through its online IRIS portal. It serves as a distinct reference for all tax payments made to the FBR, effectively acting as a digital challan or reference number for each transaction. This unique identifier ensures that your tax payment is accurately attributed to your taxpayer account and the specific tax liability it is intended for. The PSID system has replaced older, more cumbersome methods of tax payment, offering a more efficient and transparent way to manage tax remittances.

Each PSID is bound to a specific tax head (Income Tax, Withholding Tax, Sales Tax, Capital Gains, etc.), a specific taxpayer CNIC or NTN, and a specific amount. Once paid, the amount is automatically credited to the relevant tax ledger on FBR's system and becomes adjustable against your annual income tax liability when you file your return. This is why PSID payments are far more reliable than older deposit slips — every payment is traceable, time-stamped, and reconciled electronically.

How to Use This Tool

This panel is a worksheet, not a PSID generator — nothing you enter here reaches FBR. Its job is to help you settle the tax head and the amount, and to render that amount in words, which most banks ask for on the challan. The PSID itself is issued by IRIS:

1. Settle the tax head: Income Tax, Withholding Tax, Sales Tax, Advance Tax or Custom Duty — this is the one choice people most often get wrong, and it decides which ledger the payment lands in.
2. Enter the tax amount you owe: Input the exact amount of tax you intend to pay. Ensure this figure is accurate to avoid discrepancies.
3. Open FBR IRIS: the button takes you to iris.fbr.gov.pk. Your selections above are not carried over — IRIS will ask for the tax head and the amount again, and it populates the correct account code from its own dropdown, which is why this page does not print one.
4. Complete PSID generation on IRIS: Follow the instructions on the FBR IRIS portal to finalise the generation of your 17-digit PSID.
5. Pay the PSID through your chosen channel: Once your PSID is successfully generated, proceed to make the payment using one of the various available methods.

How to Pay a PSID

Paying your FBR tax liability using a PSID is convenient, with multiple channels available:

• Major Commercial Banks: Most leading commercial banks in Pakistan accept PSID payments, including HBL, MCB, UBL, Meezan Bank, Allied Bank, and National Bank — both over-the-counter at branches and through their mobile and internet banking platforms.
• Digital Wallets: JazzCash and Easypaisa support PSID payments. Look for the "Pay Bills" or "Government Payments" sections within their mobile applications.
• Internet Banking: Most Pakistani banks now allow PSID payment directly through their internet banking portals under a "Government Payments" or "Tax Payment" section.
• 1Link and other ATM networks: Selected ATM networks allow cash payment of PSID, useful for taxpayers without bank accounts.

Always ensure you correctly enter the 17-digit PSID when making payment. Keep a record of your payment confirmation or receipt.

PSID Validity

Once generated through the FBR IRIS portal, a PSID is valid for 7 days. If the PSID expires before you complete the payment, it becomes invalid and you must generate a new one through the FBR IRIS portal to proceed with your tax payment. We recommend generating the PSID only when you are ready to make the payment, to avoid expiration.

What Happens After Payment

After successfully paying your PSID, the payment is processed and reflected in your FBR IRIS account — once FBR has processed it — in the Payment History section. The amount paid becomes adjustable against your annual income tax liability when you file your return. It is highly recommended to keep the bank receipt or digital payment confirmation as proof of payment for any future audit or verification by FBR.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)