It has been a long time since PAN Card 2.0 came, but have you upgraded your existing card yet? The purpose of bringing PAN Card 2.0 was to improve the experience of taxpayers with faster services and efficiency. Along with this, it is also much more secure than the old PAN card.
Experts say that by misusing the old PAN card, fake loans and even credit cards could be easily taken in someone’s name. On the other hand, this is not possible with PAN Card 2.0. So, if you are also worried about your identity and financial security, then this news is for you! Know why a new PAN card is so important and how to apply online.
Amazing security features to protect against fraud
The government brought a new version of the PAN card last year, and it is not even necessary to upgrade to this card. But if you can save yourself from fraudsters by spending just ₹ 50, then you should do it immediately. The new PAN card has many such security features, due to which your PAN card cannot be misused.
Let us tell you that registration and services will now be easily available for those who upgrade to PAN card 2.0. Apart from this, it will work as a single source for integrated information across all systems. This will make identification and financial transactions even easier for you.
How to apply online for PAN card 2.0
If you want to apply for a PAN card 2.0, then it can be done very easily from home:
If you already have a PAN card, then click on Reprint of Pan Card.
After this, you have to fill some of your details like PAN number, Aadhaar number, month and year of birth. After that accept the terms and click on ‘Submit’.
Now you have to deposit a fee of ₹ 50, and your new PAN card will be delivered to your home in a few days. This process is very easy and convenient.
Special features of PAN card 2.0
Let us tell you that if you want, you can also download the soft copy of this new PAN card from here. Your new PAN card will have a laser-printed QR code. In this, your name, date of birth, PAN number, and photo will be saved in encrypted form.
Due to this feature, no one will be able to make a fake copy of your PAN card. Apart from this, wherever verification is done through a PAN card, this work will be done very soon. This new feature makes your PAN card even more secure and useful.