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PAN Card Validator

Validate PAN card number format. Decode entity type - Individual, Company, HUF, Trust.

About PAN Numbers

  • PAN Format: 10-character alphanumeric - AAAPL1234C
  • 4th Character: P=Individual, C=Company, H=HUF, F=Firm, T=Trust, G=Government, A=AOP, B=BOI, L=Local Authority, J=AJP
  • Privacy: All validation is client-side. No data is sent to any server.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does PAN validation work?+
The tool checks the format and structure of your PAN (Permanent Account Number) against the standard pattern: 5 letters, 4 digits, and 1 letter, with specific character positions having defined meanings.
What does each character in a PAN number mean?+
The first 3 characters are alphabetic series, the 4th character indicates holder type (P for individual, C for company, etc.), the 5th is the first letter of the surname, followed by 4 digits and a check letter.
Is my PAN number stored when I validate it?+
No. The validation happens entirely in your browser. Your PAN is never sent to any server.