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How To Know PAN Card Number - An Easy Process

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How To Know PAN Card Number

When you have either misplaced your PAN card or don't have it handy, know that you can access your PAN card number online via the income tax e-filing portal, using your Aadhaar card, or other official methods.

In this blog, we will discuss the methods you can use to retrieve your Permanent Account Number (PAN) card number online.

Key Takeaways
  • Log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal, go to the profile settings, and check your PAN details under My account.
  • Use the PAN mobile app, select "Know Your PAN Details", validate it via OTP, and then you can view your PAN card number.
  • You can also call 020-27218080 (Protean) or 033-40802999 (UTIITSL) to get your Permanent Account Number after verification.
  • One last way is to check your previous Income Tax Returns or the bank statements where your PAN number was mentioned.

How To Check PAN Details From The Income Tax Website?

This is one of the most common ways to find your PAN number. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

Step 1: Visit the income tax department e-filing website.

Step 2: Click on the 'Register ' button if you are a new user. Whereas if you already have an account, proceed by clicking on Login, entering all the credentials, and accessing your account.

Step 3: Either register or log in to your account.

Step 4: Go to the profile settings tab and select My account.

Step 5: Under the PAN Details section, you can find the following details about the PAN card.

  • You PAN card number
  • Name of assesse.
  • Date of birth.
  • Gender
  • Status
  • Address
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How To Know PAN Card Number Using a Mobile App?

In order to know your PAN card number using a mobile app, follow these steps.

Step 1: From the Play Store or the App Store, download the PAN card mobile application.

Step 2: Once the application is installed, open it and click on the Know Your PAN Details at the bottom of the homepage.

Step 3: Enter the required information, including your registered mobile number.

Step 4: Enter the OTP you received and click Submit.

Step 5: You can then access your PAN card information.

How To Know Your PAN Card By Aadhaar Number?

The following is a step-by-step guide to retrieving your PAN card number using your Aadhaar card. As an NRI, if you have an Aadhaar card, you can use this method, whereas if you don't have one, the other two methods will be helpful for you.

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax Department's e-filing website.

Step 2: Scroll the "Quick Links" options and then select the "Instant e-PAN" options.

Step 3: Then, under "Check PAN status/Download PAN", click "Continue".

Step 4: Enter your addhar card number and then click on the continue button.

Step 5: You will receive an OTP on the registered mobile number. Enter it and click Continue.

Step 6: The window will then display the PAN card number based on your Aadhaar number.

How To Know PAN Card Number By Email?

Yes, you can now get details related to your PAN Card, even via email. To use this method, you must email any of the official email IDs listed below.

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How To Know PAN Card Number By Toll-Free Number?

The methods are becoming more convenient. You can now access your PAN card details by calling a toll-free number.

Particulars The Toll-Free Number Timings To Drop A Call
Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited 020 - 27218080 From 7:00 am to 11:00 pm every day.
UTIITSL +91 - 33 - 40802999
033 - 408029999
From 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, every day.
Income Tax Department +91 - 20 - 27218080 From 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, every day.

How To Know Your PAN Card Status Via A Call?

You can now check your PAN card status by calling. The following are the steps you can follow to do so.

Step 1: Call the PAN call centre at 020-272-18080

Step 2: Request your PAN number, then provide all the requested details.

Step 3: After providing all the details, you will be able to know your PAN card number.

Other Official Ways To Know Your PAN Number

Following some other official and legitimate ways to own a PAN card number.

  • Via Bank Account Statements: This method is relatively quick and reliable, as you can find your PAN card number on your NetBanking profile section
  • Previous Income Tax Returns (ITR): You can find your PAN card number on your previously filed income tax returns.

How To Know The PAN Card Issue Date

You do not need your PAN card issue date for any verification, administrative, or procedural purposes whatsoever. However, if you still need the PAN card's issue date, it's right at the bottom right of the card.

Also, note that the date will be vertically arranged. For example, the date 12/10/2018 will be placed as 12102018.

The Bottom Line

The Indian government's innovative steps have made it easier than ever to find the PAN card number and other PAN-related details. There are both online and offline methods available. Additionally, these methods are also NRI-friendly.

However, as an NRI, if you need any additional guidance on PAN card services, Savetaxs is here at your service. We have been helping NRIs from 90+ countries with their NRI PAN Card applications, including new PAN card applications, reprinting applications, PAN Aadhaar linking, PAN for foreign nationals, and more.

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Note: This guide is for information purposes only. The views expressed in this guide are personal and do not constitute the views of Savetaxs. Savetaxs or the author will not be responsible for any direct or indirect loss incurred by the reader for taking any decision based on the information or the contents. It is advisable to consult either a CA, CS, CPA or a professional tax expert from the Savetaxs team, as they are familiar with the current regulations and help you make accurate decisions and maintain accuracy throughout the whole process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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To know your PAN card number online, you must log in to the Income Tax Department's e-filing website. Please go to Profile Settings, then select My Account. The details of your PAN card will be displayed on your screen.

This card is essential, as you will need it for any financial transactions in India, such as filing ITR, opening a bank account, making cash transactions over Rs 50,000, and other scenarios.

Yes, you can find your PAN number using addhar.

No, you don't need the date of issuance of your PAN card.

The authorities take around 15-20 days to issue a physical PAN Card.

No, a PAN card is not valid without a signature.