How to Pay Token Tax Online in Pakistan (2026): Skip the Excise Office Queue

How to pay token tax online in Pakistan depends on your province, but the core steps are now digital almost everywhere. Punjab, Islamabad, Sindh, KP and Balochistan each run their own app or portal, and most follow the same generate-a-payment-slip-then-pay method. This guide walks through the exact 2026 steps for each one.

Quick Answer

Download your province’s official app or portal: ePay Punjab, the PAK App for Islamabad, the Sindh excise portal, KP’s Dastak App, or Balochistan’s excise portal. Enter your vehicle registration number, generate a PSID, then pay through your bank, an ATM, or a mobile wallet.

What Is Token Tax and Why Do You Have to Pay It? 

Token tax is a motor-vehicle tax collected by the relevant provincial excise and taxation authority. The amount, payment schedule and applicable rules vary by province and vehicle type, so the exact process and amount depend on where your vehicle is registered.

Paying Token Tax Online in Punjab: The ePay Punjab App

Punjab vehicle owners use the ePay Punjab app, built by the Punjab Information Technology Board. For FY2026-27, Punjab has also revised rates for vehicles above 1000cc, so do not assume last year’s amount still applies.

1. Download ePay Punjab from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Tap Departments, then select Excise and Taxation Department.
3. Choose Token Tax and enter your vehicle registration number.
4. Review the amount shown, then tap Generate Challan to get your 17-digit PSID.
5. Pay instantly in the app, or use the PSID at an ATM, bank branch, or internet banking portal.

Punjab also gives you a no-penalty grace period: no fine applies if you pay by 30 September, even if you miss the 10 percent rebate deadline.

Islamabad Token Tax Payment via the PAK App

Islamabad’s token tax system changed for 2026-27. Under the Finance Act 2026, effective July 1, 2026, cars up to 1000cc pay a one-time lifetime fee of Rs 20,000, while cars from 1001cc to 2000cc pay 0.25 percent of the vehicle’s invoice value per year, and cars above 2000cc pay 0.35 percent or more. This replaced the old flat engine-capacity fee. Payments now run through the PAK App, which replaced the older City Islamabad App. You can confirm current rates on the Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department website.

1. Open the PAK App and sign in with your CNIC, email, phone number, or PAK ID.
2. Select Excise and Taxation, then Token Tax.
3. Enter your vehicle registration number to view the amount due.
4. Generate your PSID.
5. Pay through the app, or use the same PSID at an ATM or through internet banking.

Sindh Token Tax: Paying Through the Excise Tax Portal

Sindh has no dedicated token tax app. Instead, the province’s Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department runs the Excise Tax Portal, where you check dues, verify your vehicle, and generate a payment slip in one place.

1. Visit the Excise Tax Portal and select Quick Pay or Motor Vehicle Tax.
2. Enter your vehicle registration number and mobile number.
3. The portal calculates your due amount and generates a 12-digit PSID.
4. Pay through ATM, mobile banking, internet banking, a bank counter, or the ePay Sindh app using the PSID.

Sindh’s portal also lets you reprint old challans and check your vehicle’s tax history against its registration number, which the Punjab and Islamabad apps do not offer in the same view.

KP Token Tax Payment via the Dastak App

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa routes its excise services through the Dastak App, the province’s official one-window platform for government services, developed by the KP Information Technology Board.

1. Open the Dastak App and navigate to Excise and Taxation services.
2. Enter your vehicle registration number to check dues.
3. Generate a PSID for the token tax amount shown.
4. Pay through your bank, an ATM, or the payment method the app offers.

Balochistan Token Tax: What’s Available Online

Balochistan’s Excise and Taxation Department offers an online tax payment portal, but its digital rollout is less mature than Punjab, Islamabad, Sindh or KP. The general process still follows the same pattern: enter your vehicle registration number on the portal, review the amount calculated, and generate a challan to pay through your bank.

If the online portal does not show your vehicle or the payment does not go through, visiting your nearest district Excise and Taxation Office remains a reliable fallback in Balochistan, more so than in the other four regions covered here.

Documents You Need Before You Start

Keep your CNIC number and vehicle registration number or smart card ready before you open any of these apps. If you are paying for the first time or the record needs verification, your engine and chassis numbers may also be required. None of the provincial systems currently need you to upload documents to complete a routine annual payment.

Token Tax Rates in Pakistan: What Affects the Amount

Your token tax amount depends on your province, vehicle type, engine capacity or invoice value, and applicable tax rules. Punjab’s 2026-27 schedule uses a combination of invoice-value and fixed rates depending on engine capacity, while Islamabad follows its revised 2026-27 vehicle-tax structure. Sindh and KP apply their own province-specific schedules. A separate federal tax component may also be collected alongside the provincial vehicle tax, with filer status affecting the applicable amount where relevant. See our filer vs non-filer guide for the full cost picture. 

These are illustrative ranges for comparison only, not official Pakistan-wide rates. Actual token tax varies by province, vehicle category and applicable tax structure. Check your province’s official app or portal for the exact amount before paying

Motorcycle and Bike Token Tax Rates in Pakistan

Bike owners pay far less than car owners, and the payment structure itself is different in most provinces. Motorcycles generally do not attract the separate federal withholding tax that applies to cars under Section 234, but their provincial token-tax rules still depend on the relevant excise authority. 

Note: Motorcycle token-tax rates and payment structures vary by province, vehicle type and registration status. Confirm the exact current amount through your province’s official excise system before paying. 

Punjab’s 10 Percent Rebate: Deadline and How It Works

Punjab offers a 10 percent rebate on annual token tax when the full year’s tax is paid on or before August 31, 2026. After the deadline, the rebate no longer applies. Check the amount shown in the official payment system before completing your payment.

What Happens If You Pay Token Tax Late

Late-payment penalties vary by province and vehicle category. In Punjab, check the current amount and any applicable penalty shown by the official Excise payment system before paying. Other provinces have their own rules, so do not assume the same penalty or grace period applies everywhere. 

Paying via JazzCash, Easypaisa or Mobile Banking

Once you generate a PSID, use the payment channels supported by your province’s official system. Depending on the province, you may be able to pay through ATM, internet or mobile banking, mobile wallets such as JazzCash or Easypaisa, or an over-the-counter 1BILL channel. Enter the PSID, confirm the amount shown, and complete the payment.

What to Do If Your Online Payment Fails

If your payment fails or the status does not update, keep the bank or wallet receipt and transaction reference. Check the payment status through your province’s official system before making another payment, and contact the relevant Excise support channel if the payment remains unresolved.

Key Takeaways

Online token-tax payment is available through official digital services in several parts of Pakistan, including ePay Punjab, the PAK App for Islamabad, Sindh’s Excise Tax Portal and KP’s Dastak App. The exact payment method, tax structure, rebates and penalties vary by province, so check your province’s current official system before paying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I pay token tax online in Pakistan?

Use your province’s official app or portal, ePay Punjab, the PAK App, the Sindh excise portal, or KP’s Dastak App, to generate a PSID, then pay it through your bank, an ATM, or a mobile wallet.

What app is used to pay token tax in Punjab?

Punjab vehicle owners use ePay Punjab, developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board, to check dues, generate a PSID, and pay online.

How do I pay token tax online in Islamabad?

Use the PAK App, sign in with your CNIC or PAK ID, select Excise and Taxation, enter your vehicle number, and generate a PSID to pay.

How do I pay token tax online in Sindh?

Visit Sindh’s Excise Tax Portal, enter your vehicle registration and mobile number, generate a PSID, and pay through ATM, mobile banking, internet banking, or the ePay Sindh app.

How do I pay token tax online in KP?

Open the Dastak App, go to Excise and Taxation services, enter your vehicle registration number, generate a PSID, and pay through your bank or an ATM.

What is a PSID and why do I need it?

A PSID, or Payment Slip ID, is a unique reference number tied to your vehicle and the exact amount due. You need it to complete payment through a bank, ATM, or mobile wallet.

What happens if a non-filer pays token tax on a car?

Non-filers pay the same provincial token tax as filers, but the separate federal amount collected under Section 234 alongside it is doubled for non-filers. Motorcycles and vehicles 10 years or older are exempt from this federal amount regardless of filer status.

Is there a discount for paying token tax early in 2026?

Yes, Punjab offers a 10 percent rebate on token tax for payments made on or before August 31, 2026.

What happens if I pay my token tax late?

In Punjab, no penalty applies if you pay by 30 September, but a 20 percent per month penalty applies after that, up to 100 percent of the tax due. Other provinces set their own schedules, so check your app for the exact figure.

Can I pay token tax through JazzCash or Easypaisa?

Yes, once you generate a PSID from your province’s app or portal, most mobile wallets and banks accept it as a standard bill payment.

What documents do I need to pay token tax online?

Your CNIC number and vehicle registration number or smart card are usually enough. First-time or unverified records may also need the engine and chassis numbers.

Is Islamabad’s token tax still based on engine size?

Partly. Cars up to 1000cc in Islamabad pay a one-time lifetime fee of Rs 20,000. Since July 1, 2026, cars above 1000cc are taxed on invoice value under the Finance Act 2026, not a flat engine-capacity fee.

How much is token tax for a motorcycle in Pakistan?

It depends on your province. Punjab and Islamabad charge a one-time lifetime tax, roughly Rs 1,800 for bikes up to 149cc and Rs 3,000 for 150cc and above. Sindh charges a flat Rs 80 per year instead. KP charges a one-time lifetime tax of about Rs 1,000. Motorcycles are generally exempt from the federal withholding tax that applies to cars.

Your Token Tax, Paid Without the Queue

Once you know how to pay token tax online in your province, the process can often be completed online in a few steps instead of requiring a visit to the excise office. Save your PSID and receipt each year, and next year’s payment will be even faster.

Which app gave you the smoothest experience, ePay Punjab, the PAK App, or one of the others? Let us know in the comments.

Last verified August 19, 2026, by the Chokus.pk desk, against the official Punjab Excise and Taxation Department website, the FBR-hosted Finance Act 2026 text, and the FBR’s own clarification on Section 234. Rates, rebates and surcharges can change with each Finance Act; check your province’s app or portal for the exact current amount.