{"id":1043,"date":"2024-11-27T16:49:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T11:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/?p=1043"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:56:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:26:39","slug":"pan-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/pan-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"PAN 2.0: Card Gets a Tech Upgrade with QR Code"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PAN 2.0 is an e-Governance project approved by the Indian government to modernize PAN\/TAN services which will upgrade the current PAN\/TAN 1.0 eco-system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PAN-2.0-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PAN-2.0-1024x538.jpg 1024w, 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class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/pan-2-0\/#Existing_Status\" >Existing Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/pan-2-0\/#PAN_20_Key_Features\" >PAN 2.0: Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/pan-2-0\/#Benefits_to_Common_Citizens\" >Benefits to Common Citizens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/pan-2-0\/#Cabinet_Greenlights_PAN_20\" >Cabinet Greenlights PAN 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/pan-2-0\/#Changes_for_Existing_PAN_Cardholders\" >Changes for Existing PAN Cardholders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/pan-2-0\/#QR_Code_Feature_in_PAN_20\" >QR Code Feature in PAN 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/pan-2-0\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Existing_Status\"><\/span>Existing Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PAN is a Unique Taxpayer Identification Number consisting of 10-digit alphanumeric identifier issued u\/s 139A of Income Tax Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, over 78 crore PANs have been issued, with the majority (98%) being issued to individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PAN_20_Key_Features\"><\/span>PAN 2.0: Key Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhanced PAN management infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Common Business Identifier i.e., single ID for all business related activities in specified section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centralized platform for streamlined processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Robust cyber security measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PAN Data Vault system mandatory for all entries using PAN data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_to_Common_Citizens\"><\/span>Benefits to Common Citizens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technology driven, online , paperless system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aims towards Common Business Identifier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effective tech driven Grievance Redressal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabinet_Greenlights_PAN_20\"><\/span>Cabinet Greenlights PAN 2.0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PAN-2.0.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PAN-2.0.png 906w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PAN-2.0-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PAN-2.0-768x692.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_for_Existing_PAN_Cardholders\"><\/span>Changes for Existing PAN Cardholders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Existing PAN cardholders need have to worry as they are not required to apply for a new PAN under the upgraded system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current valid PAN cards will remain fully operational under PAN 2.0 unless holders request an update or correction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No new PAN card will be issued unless a specific request for updates or corrections is made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QR_Code_Feature_in_PAN_20\"><\/span>QR Code Feature in PAN 2.0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A look at the QR code feature and what\u2019s changing under PAN 2.0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The QR code is not new; it has been part of PAN cards since 2017-18. Under PAN 2.0, it will be enhanced with a dynamic QR code displaying the latest data from the PAN database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PAN holders with older cards lacking a QR code can apply for a new card with a QR code under both the current PAN 1.0 system and the upgraded PAN 2.0.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The QR code facilitates validation of PAN details, ensuring authenticity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A dedicated QR reader application is available to verify details. When scanned, it displays the holder&#8217;s photo, signature, name, parents\u2019 names, and date of birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/articles\/pan-2-0-digital-leap-in-taxpayer-services-52810.asp\">PAN 2.0: A Digital Leap in Taxpayer Services<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/news\/cbdt-releases-faqs-on-pan-2-0-project-24168.asp\">PAN 2.0 Project<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1732603102610\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the purpose of the Common Business Identifier?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To simplify business-related compliance using a single ID.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1732603114599\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who benefits most from PAN 2.0?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Businesses, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1732603126445\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How does PAN 2.0 enhance cyber security?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">By implementing advanced security measures to protect PAN data.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PAN 2.0 is an e-Governance project approved by the Indian government to modernize PAN\/TAN services which will upgrade the current [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1045,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-income-tax"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>PAN 2.0: Card Gets a Tech Upgrade with QR Code - Tax Guide<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"PAN 2.0 includes free QR-enabled PAN cards, revamped PAN issuance. 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