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PAN Card Validator & Decoder

Validate a PAN number format and decode entity type, surname initial, and serial information.

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Enter a PAN number to validate and decode it

* PAN format validation only — does not verify the PAN against the Income Tax Department database.

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About this tool

How to use PAN Card Validator & Decoder

1Enter a 10-character PAN number
2The format is validated instantly (AAAAA9999A pattern)
3View a colour-coded breakdown of each character group
4See the entity type (Individual, Company, HUF, etc.) and surname initial

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 4th character of a PAN mean?

The 4th character identifies the entity type: P = Individual, C = Company, H = HUF, F = Firm, A = AOP, T = Trust, B = BOI, L = Local Authority, J = Artificial Juridical Person, G = Government.

What does the 5th character of a PAN mean?

For individuals (P), the 5th character is the first letter of the surname. For companies and other entities, it is the first letter of the company/entity name.

Does this tool verify PAN with the Income Tax Department?

No. This tool only validates the format (10-character alphanumeric, AAAAA9999A pattern) and decodes the structure. It does not check if the PAN exists or is active in the IT database.