PAN Card Validator
Verify Indian PAN structure and decode the holder-type letter — privately, in-browser.
Validate Indian PAN format instantly. Free PAN checker decoding holder type with format rules — fully private.
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About PAN Check
Verify Indian PAN structure and decode the holder-type letter — privately, in-browser.
A PAN packs meaning: five letters, four digits, one letter — where the fourth letter encodes who holds it (P for individuals, C for companies, H for HUFs, and so on). This validator enforces the shape and decodes that letter.
Format-valid never proves issuance or ownership; only income-tax records do. Never share real PANs casually — everything here stays in your browser regardless.
Where it is used
Validating KYC forms, testing PAN inputs, and explaining PAN anatomy to customers.
How to use the PAN Check
- PAN (ABCDE1234F) — enter the value (e.g. ABCDE1234F).
- Calculate — press the Calculate button to see the result instantly above.
Formula
5 letters + 4 digits + letter; 4th letter encodes holder category.
Examples
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the 4th letter mean?
- The holder category: P individual, C company, H HUF, F firm, A AOP, T trust, B BOI, L local authority, J juridical person, G government.
- Is the last letter a checksum?
- No — unlike Aadhaar, PAN has no check digit. Only the pattern and category letter can be verified offline.
- Does valid mean the PAN is genuine?
- No. Genuineness needs the tax department’s verification APIs. This checks structure only.