How to Pay Token Tax & Traffic Challan Online (2026)

You can pay your vehicle’s token tax and traffic challan online in Pakistan without visiting an excise office, using UPaisa, JazzCash, Easypaisa, or your bank app. Here’s the current process across major provinces, verified as of August 2026.

How the Process Works (All Provinces)

  1. Generate a PSID (Payment Slip ID) — a unique reference number tied to your vehicle and the exact amount due
  2. Pay that PSID through any supported channel: UPaisa, JazzCash, Easypaisa, your bank’s app, an ATM, or 1Link/1Bill banking
  3. Save your digital receipt as proof of payment

Punjab: ePay Punjab App

  1. Download ePay Punjab (developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board) from the Play Store or App Store
  2. Select Vehicle Token Tax or Traffic Challan
  3. Enter your vehicle registration number — the app pulls up dues automatically
  4. Tap “Generate Challan” to get your 17-digit PSID
  5. Pay via UPaisa, JazzCash, Easypaisa, ATM, or internet/mobile banking (under “GoPb” bill payment)

Note: Punjab typically offers an early-payment rebate (around 10%) for token tax paid before a set deadline each year — check the current year’s cutoff in the app.

Islamabad: City Islamabad App

  1. Download the City Islamabad app
  2. Go to Excise & Taxation → Pay Token & Challan Fee
  3. Enter your registration number (requires your vehicle’s registration book to be converted to a smart card)
  4. Generate your PSID and pay via UPaisa or another supported wallet/bank channel

Note: Islamabad’s token tax system shifted from a fixed engine-capacity fee to an invoice-value-based system in July 2026, so amounts for larger/pricier vehicles have increased significantly — don’t rely on last year’s figure.

Sindh & Balochistan

Sindh residents can generate a PSID through the Sindh Excise and Taxation Department’s portal, following the same generate-PSID-then-pay process. Balochistan handles this via a web portal rather than an app; its digital infrastructure is less developed than Punjab’s, so an excise office visit may still be needed if the portal doesn’t pull up your record.

Paying via UPaisa Specifically

  1. Open the UPaisa app and go to Payments → Government Fee
  2. Select your province/department (Punjab, Islamabad/FBR, etc.)
  3. Enter your PSID/voucher number
  4. Verify the details and confirm payment

Alternatively, dial *786#, select Utility Bill Payments → More → Government Payments, choose your department, and enter your PSID.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PSID?

A Payment Slip ID — a unique reference number generated for your specific tax or challan amount, required to complete payment through any banking channel.

How long is a PSID valid?

Typically a few days — if it expires before you pay, you’ll need to regenerate it.

Can I pay traffic challans the same way as token tax?

Yes, both use the same PSID-then-pay process, just under different service categories in the respective app.

What if my payment doesn’t reflect after paying?

Most payments update within minutes, though it can take up to 24 hours. If it still doesn’t reflect, contact your payment provider with the transaction ID for reconciliation.

Related: How to Open a UPaisa Account

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