PAN card is one of the most important documents in today’s time. PAN is mandatory for opening bank accounts, filing taxes and large financial transactions. For this reason, there has been an increase in the cases of fake PAN cards.

To deal with this problem, the Income Tax Department has Enhanced QR Code The facility has been started, through which the genuineness of the card can be checked immediately.

What is Enhanced QR Code on PAN card?

All PAN cards issued after July 2018 have a unique QR code. In this code the complete information of the PAN holder is saved securely.

Information included in QR code:

• Photo of PAN holder


• signature


• PAN number


• Name


• name of mother or father


• date of birth

This code cannot be read without an authorized app.

How is a fake PAN card detected?

If the PAN card is fake, the information visible on scanning the QR code and the information printed on the card will not match. On this basis, genuine and fake PAN cards can be identified.

How to check genuineness of PAN card from smartphone

step 1: Open Google Play Store.
Step 2: Enhanced PAN QR Code Reader download app.
Step 3: This app only NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited Must be developed by.
Step 4: by opening the app Next Tap on.
Step 5: The camera screen will open, with a green mark in the middle.
Step 6: Place the QR code in the middle of that green mark.
Step 7: As soon as the scan is done, complete information to PAN will appear on the screen.
Step 8: Match this information with the PAN card.

If all the details are correct, then the PAN card is genuine.

Things to keep in mind while scanning QR code

• phone camera at least 12MP should be


• Between camera and PAN card approx. 10 cm keep distance


• There should not be bright light or flash on the QR code.


• hold the phone steady


• PAN card should be clean and without scratches


• there is enough light around


• Keep the phone horizontal for better results

With the help of Enhanced QR Code, checking PAN card has now become very easy and secure. This method not only saves time but also protects you from fraud. It is a wise step to check the authenticity of the PAN card before doing any financial or official work.