Today, every money-related activity is recorded by the government. Whether you get a salary, do freelance work, or make online payments, your bank account and tax records are linked. This is why it is very important to link your PAN card to your bank account. If you do not link it, you may face problems with income tax refunds, online payments, or bank transactions. Without linking, your money and banking work can be delayed or blocked.
Why Link PAN to Bank Account?
The government says that every savings account must be linked to a PAN card. This makes your income tax refund go directly to your account.
If your account is not linked to PAN, the bank may stop some transactions. Transfer and debit services may not work. These rules have been in place since December 2016.
How to Link PAN to Bank Account
Linking your PAN to a bank account is very easy. Follow these steps:
- Check how many bank accounts you have.
- Login to your bank’s website or mobile app.
- Go to “Services” or “Service Request”.
- Click on “Link PAN” or “Update PAN”.
- Enter your PAN number, date of birth, and email ID.
- Check all details before submitting.
- The bank will link your PAN in 7 working days.
Note: If you have more than one account, you need to link PAN for each account.