PAN 2.0 Update: PAN card is the most important document for any financial transaction or income tax return. In November last year, the central government launched PAN 2.0. Many people may now wonder what the difference is between the old PAN card and PAN 2.0, and how to get the new PAN 2.0. If you want to know, read this report till the end.

What is PAN 2.0?

The central government approved the PAN 2.0 project on November 25 last year. You can think of it as a digital upgrade of the old PAN card. This new PAN card offers extra benefits and better security for users. Previously, PAN-related services were available through three different portals. With PAN 2.0, all services are now available on a single portal. This makes it easier to create, update, link, or download PAN cards.

PAN 2.0 Benefits and How to Get It

Benefits of PAN 2.0:

  • The old PAN card is upgraded with new technology.
  • PAN 2.0 has a QR code to check the cardholder’s identity.
  • All services are on one digital portal.
  • The process is fully digital, so no need to print the card.

How to Upgrade to PAN 2.0:

  1. Go to the official NSDL website.
  2. Enter your PAN number, Aadhaar number, and date of birth.
  3. You will get an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter it.
  4. Choose payment method and pay ₹8.26.
  5. Your PAN 2.0 will come to your email in 30 days.

How to Print New PAN Card:

  • Go to the official NSDL website.
  • Enter your PAN number, Aadhaar number, and date of birth.
  • Tick the checkbox and click submit.
  • Enter the OTP to verify.
  • Choose payment method and pay.
  • Your new PAN card will be sent to your address in 15–20 days.
  • If you have not upgraded to PAN 2.0, do it now. Otherwise, you may face problems in future financial work.