Format of PAN Card
Information about the person, including name and date of birth (DOB), is included in the PAN card and is associated with KYC rules. The following details are included on the PAN card
- Name: Name of Person
- Father’s Name: Father’s name of the applicant
- DOB: The applicant’s date of birth.
- PAN Card Number: Ten characters, including letters and digits, make up a PAN. Usually, the format is in the form of “ABCDE1234F,” with the last character being a letter and the first five characters being letters, followed by four digits.
- Signature: The cardholder’s signature.
- Date of Issue: The day the PAN card was issued.
- QR Code: Modern PAN cards may contain a QR code for rapid verification.
- Security: Holograms and watermarks are two security elements that PAN cards may contain in order to prevent forgery.
- Embossed Seal: For enhanced credibility, a seal from the Income Tax Department may be included.