Pan Card

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a 10-digit alphanumeric identification number (including both alphabets and numbers) issued to Indians, primarily to those who pay taxes. All tax-related information of a person is recorded against a single PAN number, which serves as the primary key for information storage. No two persons or tax-paying businesses can have the same PAN.

When a PAN is assigned to an organization, the Income Tax Department also issues a PAN Card. While your PAN is a number, your PAN Card is a tangible card that includes your PAN number and your name, date of birth (DoB), and photo. Copies of this card can be used as proof of identification or birth certificate.