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PAN Card Format Guide
ABCDE1234F
Format Breakdown:
• First 3 characters: Alphabets (AAA to ZZZ)
• 4th character: Entity type (P=Person, C=Company, H=HUF, F=Firm, etc.)
• 5th character: First letter of surname/name
• Next 4 characters: Numbers (0000 to 9999)
• Last character: Alphabet (check digit)
Format validation only. For official verification, visit Income Tax Portal
How to Use
1
Enter PAN Number
Type the 10-character PAN number (e.g., ABCDE1234F)
2
Click Validate
Press the Validate Format button to check
3
View Result
See if format is valid with detailed breakdown
4
Verify Officially
Visit Income Tax portal for official verification
Features
Instant Results
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Entity Detection
Identifies PAN holder type (Individual, Company, etc.)
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No limits, validate any number
Entity Types
P
Individual
Person
C
Company
Registered
H
HUF
Hindu Undivided Family
F
Firm
Partnership
A
AOP
Association of Persons
T
Trust
Trust/Society
Why Use Our PAN Validator?
Instant Validation
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Entity Detection
Identifies type of PAN holder
Educational
Learn about PAN structure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PAN Card?
PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department to individuals and entities for tracking financial transactions.
What does 4th character mean?
The 4th character indicates the type of PAN holder: P=Individual, C=Company, H=HUF, F=Firm, A=Association, T=Trust, etc.
How does validation work?
Our tool checks if the PAN follows the correct format: first 5 letters, next 4 numbers, last letter. It also validates the entity type code and ensures no invalid characters.
Is my data safe?
Yes! All validation happens in your browser. No data is stored, saved, or transmitted to any server.
Can I verify PAN ownership?
No, this tool only validates format. For ownership verification, visit the official Income Tax portal with OTP authentication.
What is the last character?
The last character is an alphabetic check digit used for validation purposes, ensuring the PAN number is correctly formatted.