Know Your PAN Card - Ways to Know Your PAN Card Number

A PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department of India. PAN is required for various purposes such as filing income tax returns, opening a bank account, or making high-value purchases. 

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You can easily find out your PAN information online. The Income Tax Department has made PAN information available on its website. Any PAN holder can find out their PAN Card number on the e-filing website. You can also find out the address listed under your PAN number. The procedure is simple and quick.

Know Your PAN Card Number from the Income Tax Website

If you don't know your PAN Card number, you can find out this information on the e-filing website.  The details of your PAN, including your address, are available to you after you register on the Income Tax Department e-Filing website. Follow the process below:

Step 1 - Visit the Income Tax Department's e-Filing website

Step 2 - Click on 'Register Yourself'. If you are a new user or log in if you already have an account.

Step 3 - Fill in the details such as PAN number, Aadhaar number or another user ID.

Step 4 - Click on the option ‘Profile Setting’, then ‘My Account’ option.

Step 5 - Your PAN details will be displayed on the screen.

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How to Find PAN Card Number Using a Mobile App?

You can use the Indian PAN Card mobile app in order to know the details of your app. You will have to follow the steps given below:

Step 1 - Download the My PAN App on your phone.

Step 2 - Open the app and click on 'Know your PAN details' located at the bottom of the home page.

Step 3 - Enter the necessary details including your mobile number.

Step 4 - You will then receive  a One Time Password (OTP) on your mobile number. Enter the OTP given in the box. Click on 'Submit'.

Step 5 - You will be able to view the details of your PAN Card including your PAN Card number.

Know Your PAN Card Number by Toll-Free Number

You can check PAN Card details by calling on a toll-free number. The service is free of cost and is available 24x7.

  1. Income Tax Department- 91-20-27218080
  1. UTIITSL- 91-33-40802999, 033-40802999
  1. Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited - 91-20-27218080

Know Your PAN by Email

You can know the details of your PAN by using the Email facility. You will have to send an email to either tininfo@nsdl.co.in, which is the official email IDs of NSDL (Now Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited) or to utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com which is the official email ID of UTIITSL

How to Know Your PAN Using Aadhaar Number

You can easily check the status of your PAN Card application online using your Aadhaar number by following the steps given below: 

Step 1 - Visit the Income tax e-filling website. 

Step 2 - Click on the option ‘Instant e-PAN' and select the option ‘Check Status/Download PAN’. 

Step 3 - Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number

Step 4 - Enter the captcha code shown in the box. 

Step 5 – Fill in the OTP that you received on your registered mobile number and click the ‘Continue’ button. 

Step 6 - You will be able to view the status of your PAN Card application

Steps to Check PAN Card Transaction Status

You can check the status of your PAN Card transaction by following the steps given below:

Step 1 - Visit the Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited official website.

Step 2 - Click on 'Track PAN Status'.

Step 3 - Under the 'Application Type' section choose 'PAN-New/Change Request'.

Step 4 - Enter the 15-digit acknowledgment number.

Step 5 - Enter the captcha code given in the box.

Step 6 - Click on the 'Submit Button'.

Step 7 - You will be able to check the status of your PAN card transaction.

How to Know PAN By Bank Statement Through Net Banking

Follow the steps given below to log in to the website through Net Banking:

Step 1 - Select your Bank, and you will be redirected to your bank’s net banking website. 

Step 2 - Log in with your username and password.

Step 3 - Find and click on the Income Tax e-Filing option on the bank’s website.

Step 4 - Click on “Login to Income Tax e-Filing.

Step 5 - You will be redirected to the Income Tax e-Filing website and logged in automatically.  

Please Note : Currently, Income Tax Department Discontinued Know your PAN Number By Name and Date of Birth.

FAQs on Know Your PAN Card

  • How do I check my PAN number online?

      You can check your PAN number online by visiting the official website of the Income Tax Department.

  • How can I check my PAN Card application status?

      You can check your PAN Card application status on the UTIITSL PAN Portal as well as the TIN-NSDL PAN Portal.

  • Why is it important to have a PAN Card?

    You will be able to get certain benefits if you have a PAN Card. For instance, you can file your ITR if you have a PAN Card. Apart from this, the bank accounts which are not linked with PAN will be deactivated. Moreover, it is important to furnish PAN to make cash transactions more than Rs.50,000.

  • How can I search for a PAN number using the Aadhaar Card number?

    You can search for a PAN number using the Aadhaar card number by visiting the official website of the Income Tax Department. Under the ‘Quick Links’ section, click on the ‘Instant PAN through Aadhar’ option. Then, click on ‘Check Status/Download e PAN’ and enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

  • Is it necessary for me to give the date of issuance of my PAN Card for verification?

    The date of issue of your PAN Card is not required for any of the verification processes, however, you need to know where your PAN issue date is on the card. The issue date of your PAN Card will be located vertically on the bottom right of the card. For example: If the issue date is 15 December 2020, it will appear as 15122020 arranged vertically on the PAN Card.

  • Can I download my PAN Card?

    Yes, you can download a soft copy, i.e. e-PAN Card via the Protean eGov Technologies Limited portal. Along with your Acknowledgement number and date of birth, you can visit the Protean eGov Technologies Limited portal and download the card.

  • Do I need to have an Aadhaar card to get a PAN Card?

    Currently, it is mandatory to link your Aadhaar to your PAN for filing of Income Tax Return. You will have to submit proof of date of birth when you apply for a PAN Card and the Aadhaar card is preferred.

  • Will my PAN Card number change if I make a change in my name?

    No, there will not be any change in your PAN Card number even after changing your name.

  • Is it possible to get my PAN Card in three to four days?

    No, it is not possible to get a PAN Card in three to four days. This is because it will take around 15 to 20 days to for the department to issue your PAN Card. Once it is issued, you will receive your PAN Card within two to three working days.

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