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Apply PAN 2.0 Online: The Government of India is now going to give a new look to PAN i.e. Permanent Account Number under Digital India. The government has launched PAN 2.0. This new form of PAN will be more secure and digital friendly than before. The government has said that the new PAN 2.0 will have a QR code. This QR code will make PAN more secure than before. The good thing is that you can order this new PAN 2.0 on your email.
What is the new PAN 2.0?
PAN 2.0: The new PAN 2.0 is a digital PAN card, which will have a QR code. This card will be completely electronic and this PAN will be available on your e-mail within 30 minutes. All the details related to your PAN will be encrypted in the QR code given in the new PAN. The government wants to reduce the need for physical cards through PAN 2.0. Because it will be safer than the old pan. You will not have to wait for 10 to 15 days for delivery of PAN. You will receive it on your email in PDF format within 30 minutes of applying. It is digitally secure as the QR code will reduce the chances of fraud. Online verification will become easier than before. Verification of PAN will be done by scanning the QR code of the new PAN.
How to apply for new PAN?
Go to Income Tax e-PAN portal. On the home page, go to Apply for Instant PAN option. Type your Aadhaar number. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked to Aadhaar. Fill in your correct email ID and other details. Make sure that Aadhaar and mobile number are linked. 30 minutes after application submission, e-PAN will be sent on email. You can download it in PDF format. You can also apply for a new PAN by visiting the NSDL site.
Do I have to pay any fee for PAN 2.0?
If you are getting PAN card made through email then you will not have to pay any fee. A fee has to be paid for making PAN card in physical form.
